Category: October 2016

Veterans, do you know your death and survivor benefits?

The American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 is sponsoring a veterans death and survivor benefits seminar November 9, 2016. It will be held at the SaddleBrooke MountainView Clubhouse (Ballroom West) at 1:00 p.m. The seminar, presented by members of Oro Valley Post 132, will provide a comprehensive review of ceremonial and burial benefits available to…

Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge remembers Firefighters on 9/11

Left to right at the SaddleBrooke Ranch fire station: Kyle Drake, Jordan Christenson, Joyce Abbott, Bev Black, Captain Lenny Finbres and Cory Kappel

Pat Cox Members of Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 prepared and delivered turkey dinners with all the trimmings to firefighters at eight fire stations in the Golder Ranch Fire District and two in the Mountain Vista Fire District on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. These dedicated men and women provide service…

Line Dance lessons with Rebecca open at the Ranch

Rebecca’s fall line dance classes start in October.

Dr Mark Magdanz Want to line dance this fall? It’s hard to believe but we’re already headed to another change in seasons. Fall classes are nearly full. If you are brand new you will find some space at SaddleBrooke Ranch. SaddleBrooke classes are full. Rebecca reserves class series far into the future, so with fall…

Local SaddleBrooke resident publishes book on Santa Catalinas

The book cover of John Bezy’s book

A Guide to the Geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona: The Geology and Life Zones of a Madrean Sky Island by John V. Bezy is a non-technical publication about the geology and ecology of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. It is lavishly illustrated with color photos, maps and diagrams that bring the natural…

CCSB: Surviving the holidays

Pat Huska The GriefShare Ministry of Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) will hold 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. Whether your loss is recent or in the past, holidays…

Sons of Orpheus recruiting new members for 26th season

Who: Sons of Orpheus, the Male Choir of Tucson What: Recruiting and rehearsals for 26th season When: Wednesday Evenings 7:00-9:00 p.m. Where: Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Building, 5770 E. Pima St. Calling All Men! Sons of Orpheus, the Male Choir of Tucson, Tucson’s Official Ambassadors of Song, is now recruiting new members for our 26th…

Gardeners Exchange

The Gardeners Exchange of SBR welcomes John Durham The Gardeners Exchange of Saddlebrooke Ranch welcomes John Durham, native plant rescue team member for Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society, to speak on Wednesday, October 26, at 1:00 p.m. at La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room. John is a board member of the Tucson Cactus and Succulent…

A merry heart is good medicine

Terry Barringer So, it’s almost the end of the year and you are congratulating yourself on the number of times you have made it to the gym, your Fitbit has rewarded you with five gold stars for reaching your activity level goals, and after your annual exam your physician has pronounced you good for another…

Clogging alert

Carol Jones teaches clogging

Carol Jones and Florence Messer Good news for all my SaddleBrooke Ranch friends that are asking about when clogging classes will begin. Here is the information you have been waiting for. Clogging – a funny name for a great dancing style. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to clog, now is your chance. Carol Jones…

Confused and overwhelmed? Medicare Seminar – October 18

Confused about Medicare? Come to the presentation on October 18 and learn all about it.

Don Jensen Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the best one for you? The objective of this seminar is to make Medicare options crystal clear so…