Sandi Arditi, Bill Harant, and Ken Pinkerton, members of the SBR Lapidary and Jewelry Club, met on a cold morning to work on some projects. Sandi is working on Viking Knit. Bill and Ken are making copper bracelets. Photo by Debora Witten
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Busy Inside on the Cool Mornings
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Milestones, Tu BiShvat (Celebration of the Trees), and Purim
Melanie Einbund Esta Goldstein, chair of the Institute of Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS), welcomed all to services. Her remarks were gracious as she spoke of our Rabbi, cantorial soloist, and accompanist. Esta introduced the board and their responsibilities to the congregation. January services were officiated by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer. Rabbi reflected on the holiday of Tu…
Features, March 2023
Building Homes for Nature
James A. Hoagland The SaddleBrooke Ranch Woodworking Club was busy in January building nest boxes for our local Lucy’s Warblers and the Tucson Audubon Society (TAS). Twelve volunteers joined Jim Hoagland, Birdman of SBR, on Jan. 26 and Jan. 29 to build more than 63 nest boxes with two different designs. Unlike last year when the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
National Park Club Update
Linda Harvey Grand Canyon National Park lends itself to stories filled with adventure and personal experiences for anyone who has been to this natural wonder. Most people see the Grand Canyon from the South Rim or North Rim where the views are magnificent and there are numerous lookouts and historic places to visit along both…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Ranch Texans Share ‘An Evening of Texas Country’
Janelle Authur Twenty-six members of the Texas Club of SBR gathered on Jan. 26 at the Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse and Saloon for “An Evening of Texas Country.” The event started with Happy Hour and a Texas tradition—story swapping and tall tales, Texas style. Guests shared stories about growing up and living in Texas and how…
Generals, March 2023
Friends of Pinal Helps Save Lives
Linda Lyon Established in early 2020, the Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues (FoP) has raised more than $70K to support Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) and their supporting rescue organizations. In March 2022, we collaborated with the SaddleBrooke Dog Park Association (SDPA), to fundraise for a new commercial washer/extractor for PCACC.…