Category: Generals

Is Dinner Theater Your Cup of Tea?

Connie Ward Jim Ward will be tied up until April 1—no fooling. Susan Sterling roped him into the position of assistant director for the spring production of The House of Agatha Mystrie. And it’s no mystery that our SaddleBrooke audiences love dinner theater where they’ll be highly entertained and enjoy a delicious meal. The performances…

Veterans Celebrated at SaddleBrooke Ranch

On the morning of Nov. 11, 2023, some 130 veterans and spouses enjoyed a few hours of community to celebrate freedom on this special historic date! SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Veterans Day began with American Legion Post 132 presenting the U.S. Colors while playing our glorious national anthem. Emcee, Ken Robinson, introduced Rebecca Call (Daughters of the…

Ring in the New Year at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop!

The Goose has the goods for all your New Year resolutions, renovations, makeovers, and more! You won’t want to miss a day at the Golden Goose in January.  From a wardrobe redux to movies, music, and books, DIY doodads, sporting goods, health and exercise equipment, fine art, quality furniture, jewelry, and so much more … they’re all waiting…

IJSS November and December Happenings

Melanie Einbund At our November Shabbat, with his pragmatism, scholarly history, and prognostications, Rabbi Sanford Seltzer addressed the war in Israel with concern, historical references, and guidelines as to how we can act and support Israel. The prayers and traditional worship offered were enhanced by Cantorial Soloist Eliyanah Powers and accompanist Dr. Josh Nichols. Their musical…

The Food Bank Helps Our Neighbors with Hygiene Items

Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) assists our neighbors in many ways besides providing twice-monthly emergency food boxes. Individuals and families dealing with food insecurity have a very limited ability to purchase items necessary for personal and household hygiene, and even some basic everyday home supplies we take for granted. The TCFB helps by…

Upcoming Concert

GloryWay will be performing at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. GloryWay was founded in Mansfield, Ohio, by lead singer Justin Crank. Raised on good old-fashioned gospel music, Justin developed a love for four-part harmony. What began as four friends singing around town was blessed by God…

Pave the Way

Kathy Sinnott Construction continues for the building of the Arizona Heroes Memorial in Naranja Park. Within our 2.5-acre site, an amphitheater; 8-foot walls honoring our military, first responders and healthcare workers; and a 24-foot obelisk are sure to alter the Oro Valley horizon! And the Donor Paver Garden is sure to be one of our unique, more personalized, treasures. The…

Smart Tax Strategy that Helps a Local Charity

Dale R. Farland It’s the new year, and do you need to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in 2024? Would you prefer not to pay income taxes on your RMD? There is a smart tax strategy that reduces your income taxes while helping a local charity—the Oracle Schools…