MOAA News

Deborah McGeehan, Lt.Col., United States Army (Ret.) The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its recent meeting on March 21 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s President, retired Col. Kurt Mc Millen, U.S. Army. Our speaker was Dr. Connie Mariano,…

SaddleBrooke Ranch Veterans Club Recap

Larry Ingram At their monthly meeting, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Veterans Club had guest speakers from the Arizona Veterans Cemetery in Marana and Vistoso Mortuary. Tanya Morrison, the director of operations at the Arizona Veterans Cemetery in Marana, spoke about what is available to veterans and their families at the veterans cemetery, including what ceremonies are…

The Mixology Club Goes “Caddyshack”

Pam Steube The Ranch Mixology Club recently teed up one of its most entertaining gatherings yet, transforming an ordinary evening into a lively tribute to the classic golf comedy Caddyshack. With creativity on full display, members arrived dressed as their favorite characters, instantly setting a playful tone filled with laughter, nostalgia, and plenty of memorable…

Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – May 2026

Community News Melanie Einbund Bonnie Lasky has been an ardent supporter of B’nai Midbar, encouraging ‘All Things New.’ Bonnie created our website, our Jewish Links newsletter, Books of Remembrance, and so many other items that I’ve lost track. Her energy, creativity, and go-getter attitude have amazed us as we try to keep up with her.…

New Vista UMC Sermon Series: “Learning to Love Boldly”

Rev. Mary Dotson When I was in my 40s, I entered seminary. It was an American Baptist seminary, but the student body was quite ecumenical, including Lutherans, Presbyterians, United Methodists, and other denominations. It was during a semester in Systematic Theology that I sensed my understanding of God—and God’s work in and through all of…