Starting Sunday, May 1, through Tuesday, May 31, Madaras Gallery presents the Masters Series. The Masters Series is a collection of saguaros painted in the style of master artists. Join us for this special month-long event and see the Southwest interpreted by Diana Madaras in the styles of Jackson Pollock, Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, and…
We had a wonderful gathering at our first event in March. We welcomed our Washingtonian friends and neighbors with a happy hour and a Washington trivia event. Thanks to all of you who attended and added your input for future events. The highest response was to have social gatherings like happy hours and barbecues. With…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Dian Gowen Helping groups in need, SaddleBrooke Ranch Mending Souls continues to make wonderful, cherished items to help people and animals in need. Once a month, we meet for a fun workshop on the first Wednesday morning of each month starting around 9 a.m. Our volunteers, having many different skills, work together…
Linda Shannon-Hills Want to learn or return to knitting or crocheting? You pulled out that cross stitching project you once started, and want to finish it? Maybe you want to learn some new techniques, or find inspiration? Want to spend time with others doing what you love? Drop by on any Thursday afternoon between 1…
Melanie Einbund The IJSS March 25 service was held in person, including a dinner beforehand. After services, there was an Oneg Shabbat, sponsored by Sharon and Art Triester celebrating their recent anniversary and Seth and Roz Eisner supporting IJSS. Rabbi Harari conducted a class “The Masks We Wear!” Our discussion was vibrant as we spoke…
Dick Kroese On March 22, Kerry Blount started off our men’s retreat by stating that he and Pastor Ron Gannett have been organizing our men’s retreats for the last eight or nine years, but we did miss the last two years because of COVID. Pastor Ron then started our men’s rally by giving all of…
Linda Shannon-Hills Another vaccination drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch on April 9 was a great success. In two hours, the volunteers from SaddleBrooke Ranch and Desert Life Pharmacy pharmacist, Brianne Spaeth, along with six students from the University of Arizona pharmacy school, vaccinated 500 Ranch residents. Once the CDC approved the second COVID booster, Brianne contacted…
Rosemary Douglas On April 8, the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) held an open house to thank our community and supporting organizations for the donations and volunteers that make our food distribution possible. Our main building and recently completed warehouse were open for viewing. Harry and Patty Clark of H. Clark Construction were among the attendees.…
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 As we age, our memory tends to get away from us. We find ourselves searching for words that were once easy to retrieve. We can’t remember the name of our new neighbor. You walk in a room … wait, what was I saying? What was I coming in this room for?…
Club Foundation Little Hooves & Big Hearts (LHBH) has once again been awarded a grant from the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club Foundation. Over the years, the Rotary Club has been very supportive of LHBH and its mission to provide equine-assisted therapeutic sessions to children living with special needs. LHBH is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving the…