M.C. Nelson On March 18, the Democratic Club hosted a visit from JoAnna Mendoza, candidate for Arizona Congressional District 6. JoAnna is a proud mom, retired Marine, and native Arizonan. She discussed her humble rural beginnings, her various jobs (a retired Drill Instructor) in the military, and her work as a congressional staffer to former…
Barry J. Brunetto We are pleased to announce our guest speakers who will be joining us on May 21. Sheriff Ross Teeple, Pinal County Sheriff. This is an opportunity to listen to our newly elected Sheriff as he outlines his objectives and plans. Jeffrey McClure, Pinal County Supervisor—District 4 Vice-Chairman. Mr. McClure will share his…
If you want to stop drinking; there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…
Edward Larsen The SaddleBrooke Amateur Radio Club met at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Feb. 21 for a monthly breakfast at Bistro Veinte. Fourteen members attended the popular club breakfast gathering. The excellent food and service served in a conference room adjacent to the cafe was enjoyed by all. The SaddleBrooke Amateur Radio Club now has 91…
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Celebrates 10 Years Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to have recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Originally sponsored by the Dove Mountain Rotary Club, SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary became official on Nov. 11, 2014. Tradition says 10-year anniversaries are celebrated by exchanging tin or aluminum, symbolizing the strength and durability…
Nancy Borcalli Mark your calendars for our April meeting on Thursday, April 24, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the SBR Sol Ballroom. We are looking forward to welcoming Shelly Kais as our guest speaker. As a leader in the Republican party, as well as a conservative business owner in the Tucson area, Shelly will provide…
If you want to stop drinking, there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…
In Alcoholics Anonymous, “we share in a general way, what it was like, what happened, and what it’s like now.” I am a sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and resident of SBR. My sobriety date is July 9, 1991. Both of my parents were active alcoholics. My father passed away at an early age…
Leslie Stewart The queens of beading, We Be Beaders, held an Earring Extravaganza sale on Feb. 7. Held in the Fine Arts and Crafts room in the Creative Arts Center, many came to check out the offerings and purchased lovely handmade earrings. The club meets every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon and Friday from…
Sam Miller On Sunday, Feb. 16, the SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club will present Dr. Manisha Shrestha, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Arizona. The program presentation will be at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S Clubhouse Dr., at 7 p.m. Dr. Shrestha’s research focuses on the dramatic final stages of massive stars, exploring how they…