Nichole Lawhon Are you looking for a new, creative, rewarding, and relaxing hobby for 2026? Well, look no further. Join the Paper Crafters. Paper is a fascinating and easily accessible material, most often used to write on or scribble doodles on, but it can be crafted to create magnificent paper works of art. Thank you…
Lu Legel Do you enjoy singing but aren’t sure where or how to find a group? Sing in the car or shower and are ready for primetime? Did you sing years ago and are a little rusty? We would love to connect with you because we are looking for singers to join us. Voices in…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart There is a saying: “There are many paths to the mountain top.” For me I believe that means honoring all spiritual practices and the diversity of all paths leads to enlightenment. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and believes that different religions are like spokes on a wheel, with the…
We Greet the New Year with Happiness, Events, and Undertakings Melanie Einbund At the special invitation from Rabbi Price, we welcomed Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, Emeritus to our pulpit once again! Rabbi Seltzer spoke at our Shabbat Services on Dec. 19, 2025. A scholar par excellence, Rabbi Seltzer shared his thoughts with us. Honoring our 29…
Karen Daly Peltier The Saddlebrooke Ranch Library Volunteer Committee announced in December the “Read America 250” Program for 2026, to coincide with the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Committee will choose three books, which will be followed by a discussion session on a future date. All…
Did you know that there are approximately 2,200 homeless individuals in Tucson? There has been an increase in homelessness in recent years, which has been primarily driven by the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, including rising housing and living costs, job loss, and the end of the eviction moratorium. Other significant issues include mental illness…
Donating to the Oracle Schools Foundation Can Help You Reduce Your Arizona Income Taxes Dale Farland Would you like to reduce your Arizona Income Taxes and help a local charity as well? Well, the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) is designated as an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization (AZQCO). What does AZQCO mean to you? It provides…
Melanie Einbund Comedy Klatch is an experimental performance group currently rehearsing for its debut in SaddleBrooke. Act 1 features “Little Red Through the TIme Warp Portal,” followed by a series of comedy sketches and musical parodies in Act 2. Did you ever walk through a gate that sends you to a different world, reality, illusion? Sitting through…
The Oracle Piano Society presents Vitaly Starikov, the Silver Medalist of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, on Jan. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Oracle Center for the Arts, 700 E. Kingston St., Oracle, Ariz. Tickets are $35 and available online at events.humanitix.com/signature-series-vii-vitaly-starikov-2025-cliburn-competition-silver-medalist or at the door. Showing in the gallery is…
Dawn A. Walker SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) ended 2025 with “Whimsical Winter Concert” on Dec. 20. If you missed out, here are upcoming opportunities to hear our community ensemble: March 8, 2026: Vista De La Montana United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. April 18, 2026: DesertView Performing Arts Center, 6 p.m. Learn more at saddlebrookewindsandstrings.org.…