Category: April 2022

Republican Women of Action Updates

Judy Smith The Republican Women of Action (WOA) announced they became an official club at their Feb. 28 meeting. Carolee Bailey, president, made the announcement that, “While we will remain a group of like-minded women, we have much work to do.” While gaining information about issues is important, it is also important that people know…

Nature’s Way: Cuckoos Are Back Again this Year

Jim Hoagland The SaddleBrooke Ranch Cuckoos team’s participation in the 2021 Tucson Audubon’s Birdathon was such a success that the Cuckoos are back this year. They have a big task ahead of them to top last year’s event since they were crowned Grand Champion of the 2021 Tucson Audubon Society (TAS) Birdathon. The team of…

SBR Technology Club Membership Grows

Jeff Kaczmarek The SBR Technology Club continues to grow! We have 233 active members currently, and observing the crush of interested folks at the recent Club Expo, we expect that number to grow quickly. And for obvious reasons—because the Tech Club is your “one-stop shop” for technology solutions! Whether it’s an issue with your iPhone,…

“Maids a Milking” in SBR

“Eight maids a milking” was not only featured by Nancy Hugus’ ladies during SaddleBrooke Ranch’s carol singing in December, it is also an integral part of Loretta Johnson’s beautiful piece of needlework! Thank you to both!

IJSS News

Melanie Einbund February and March were active months at the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) that included in-person Shabbat services, a class, and Purim. Shabbat services on March 25 were in person with Rabbi Harari officiating, and with cantorial soloist Sarah Boltt accompanied by David Mancini-Conway. Our Feb. 25 service was held in person and…

Writers’ Group Member Publishes New Book

Fly, Butterfly, Fly! The Fictionalized Memoir of a Child of the World, was recently released by Hourglass Publications in honor of the Month of the Military Child, which is celebrated in April. SaddleBrooke Ranch resident Frances I. Kirkham (Fran) chronicles her teen years as the daughter of a U.S. Naval officer born into the military just…

Spotlight on Advertiser: The Parkinson’s Foundation Care Partner Program

Courtney Malburg, Senior Coordinator, Education & Publications, Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson’s disease is a family affair, but care partners and loved ones of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are often overlooked. The Parkinson’s Foundation works to make life better for everyone whose life is impacted by it, not just the individual living with the disease. Care…

Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday Services

Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, located at 3201 E. Mountainaire Dr. in Catalina, will be celebrating Palm Sunday on April 10 and Easter Sunday on April 17, with services for both days at 10 a.m. Pastor Rachel Srubas will be leading both services, which will feature exuberant music. All are welcome! Face masks are recommended for…