Category: June 2015

Community Outreach Volunteer of the Year

At the annual Appreciation Program of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach held on April 13, John Young was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for his many years of service on the Finance Committee of SBCO. John first became treasurer of SBCO in 2003 and for the last 12 years has provided all kinds of financial support…

Support a child

Nan Nasser SaddleBrooke Community Outreach operates Kids’ Closet in Mammoth and provides clothing to eligible needy children in eight school districts covering three counties. Youngsters may receive sneakers, six pairs of underwear and socks, three pants and shirts, hygiene items and two fun-to-read books. The fall wardrobe includes a windbreaker and knitted hat. All of…

Annual Golden Goose Fashion Show set for September 14

Ron, the handyman, is ready to repair anything on his tour of the town.

Nan Nasser The annual Golden Goose Fashion Show will take place on Monday, September 14, at 3:00 p.m. in the MountainView Country Club Ballroom. This is the kick-off program for SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and will also include information about SBCO, upcoming Walkathon, Mustang car raffle tickets and assorted programs. To be called “Touring Tucson,” the…

The new board is ready to work!

Left to right, front row: Gayl Van Natter, recording secretary; Joan Roberts, president; Willie Reich, membership; Pat Armlein, membership; Nan Nasser, past VP; Ann Coziahr, Golden Goose representative; back row: Doug Sweetland, special events; Melanie Stout, Kids’ Closet; Elise Grimes, education; Betsy Lowry, special events; Susan Richards, grants; Sandra Valeton, treasurer. Absentees include Marcia Van Ommeran, recording secretary; Anni Evans, Kids’ Closet; Anne Everett, treasurer; Dorothy Moore, corresponding secretary, Make a Difference; Steve Groth, education; and Merna Oakley, communications.

Nan Nasser SaddleBrooke Community Outreach had its first board meeting of the 2015-16 year. The photo, taken by Ken Siarkiewicz, was referred to as the people who get the jobs done. Yes, it is a big board, with a big job. Programs include clothing children, educating kids, providing nourishment for the young minds. We touch…

SBCO Walkathon

These Boots Were Made for Walking

Do you remember the song These Boots Were Made for Walking? Well, polish off your boots and sneakers and get ready for the 19th annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Walkathon to be held Saturday, October 24, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with warmups in the HOA One parking lot, a walk around Ridgeview and ending with a…

Artist of the Month: Mick Desmarais

Mick Desmarais and his painting “Untitled.” Photo by J. Cohen

Jacqueline Cohen Sometimes you enter a home and are awestruck by its décor, detail and artwork. And you know the person who lives there not only has an eye for beauty, but also knows how to create it. Mick Desmarais is such a person. You can see it in the furniture he has built, the…

SBCO annual Appreciation event highlights

Left to right: Rich Roberts, Rebekah Masuch, meat manager, Elvia Colores, HR representative, and Joan Roberts. Photo by Ken Siarkiewicz

On Monday, April 13, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach held its annual Appreciation Program honoring special groups and volunteers who have made a difference in the lives of the neighboring needy children we service through our various programs. This year SBCO has honored a team at the Walmart Neighborhood Market at Magee and Oracle in Oro Valley…

Classical Tai Chi for Health and Well Being begins June 4

Carol Emerson Practiced for hundreds of years in China, Tai Chi has always been a key component of Chinese health and fitness practices. With its gentle movements and meditative aspects, Tai Chi is a perfect way to open the mind and body to a new, healthful, balanced way of being. Recent medical studies are now…

Health Fair volunteers needed

Volunteers prepare to assist exhibitors with set-up activities.

Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator It takes over 100 volunteers to make the annual Health Fair run smoothly. Volunteers work in 90-minute shifts, so everyone has time to visit exhibits at the fair before or after the volunteer shift. There are many ways to volunteer. The medical providers who exhibit at the fair especially welcome the…