Category: January 2016

Vista Fine Arts presents: The Skyline Flutes

The Skyline Flutes

Donna Langwig On Sunday afternoon, January 17, at 3:00 p.m. you are invited to enjoy Skyline Flutes, an ensemble of four skilled musicians who perform on flute, piccolo, alto and bass flutes. The group, formed in 2009, is a relative rarity outside of meetings of the National Flute Association and rather new in the chamber…

Native American Flute Circle

Carol Lawrence The first meeting of our Flute Circle was a huge success with seven people attending. Of those seven, three had no previous experience playing the NAF (Native American Flute). It was especially exciting and gratifying to share in their introduction to this fascinating, ancient instrument. Though each of us is on an individual…

Surviving the holidays

Pat Huska The GriefShare Ministry of Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) held a special “Surviving the Holidays” educational and support meeting for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Loss is always difficult, but during the holidays it can seem crushing. Holidays can create fresh memories of our loss and a renewed…

Tennis for everyone!

Tennis at SaddleBrooke Ranch

Janice Neal The SaddleBrooke Ranch tennis courts are open to all residents. The SBR Tennis Association (SBRTA) has organized play for its members every morning and an evening in the summer. All other times are available to anyone who wants to play tennis. To reserve a court, sign up at the Fitness Center desk in…

Communication Today: Digital Television

Q – I’ve heard that Orbitel TV has been converted to 100% digital. If so, why would I need a digital cable box? A – Orbitel recently completed a project to bring crystal-clear digital quality video and audio signals to all of our customers. Prior to our digital conversion customers who received video service without…

Oracle School District

Teachers attending the Toast to Teachers Gala

The Oracle School District’s dream of making its Kindergarten Prep preschool program available to more children will soon become reality. Thanks to the Oracle Schools Foundation Board’s hard work and the incredible generosity of community members, the “Toast to Teachers” Gala 2015 was a huge success. The event celebrated the District’s teachers while bringing in…

Wellness Roundup

Dr. Kimberly Tucker

Keeping a Spring in Your Step – Part II Linda Shannon-Hills Back by popular demand, Dr. Kimberly Tucker continued her talk this month on Keeping a Spring in Your Step with the discussion focused on hips. We learn a lot about hip pain and where that pain may be focused and how to relieve your…

Riders enjoy a holiday ride at Old Tucson Studios

Parade honoring Bob Shelton, a founding entrepreneur of Old Tucson Studios

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Horseback Riding Group enjoyed their last ride of 2015 on Saturday, December 5, at Old Tucson Studios. A total of 10 riders enjoyed a beautiful sunny day on the trail, which winds through not only some of the hundreds of acres of Old Tucson Studios, but also through part of the Saguaro…

SaddleBrooke Troop Support helps military food banks

SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) is active throughout the year providing food to the military food banks in the area to support our troops. In addition to the trunk loads of canned goods and other non-perishable items delivered to the food banks every month, in October STS donated $500 worth of $20 Fry’s gift cards to…