SBR Mending Souls Reaches One Year

Linda Shannon-Hills and Dian Gowen The SBR Mending Souls group just celebrated their one-year anniversary as a SaddleBrooke Ranch group. We make charitable items to take to the Mending Souls headquarters in Tucson.  They distribute items needed by various hospitals, foster care, schools, veterans’ groups, women’s shelters, and many other groups. Dian Gowen and Linda…

Odell, Pedota Seeking Seats on Oracle School Board

Karen Schickedanz Two new candidates from SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch are running in the November election for four-year terms on the Oracle School Board. Both Wendy Odell, a six-year SaddleBrooke resident, and Donna Pedota, a six-year SaddleBrooke Ranch resident, have extensive experience in public education and health care. Wendy grew up in Minnesota and attended…

Mountain Shadows Church Celebrates 25 Years

Rev. Rachel Srubas In 1997, a handful of faithful residents of SaddleBrooke and environs established a worshiping fellowship that became Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church. On Sunday, Oct. 30, Mountain Shadows will celebrate 25 years as a congregation “centered in Christ, caring for community.” All are welcome to join the celebration, which will begin at 10…

Ukulele Club Provides Entertainment

Carla Marquardt A few members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Ukulele Club entertained three local care facilities with lively patriotic music in August. They performed at All Seasons Oro Valley, Fairwinds-Desert Point, and Brookdale of Oro Valley. Many of the residents enjoyed singing along to the familiar tunes.

Lap Lanes Are Marked

Debora Witten To help make it clear when reserving the lap lanes for the outdoor pool, SaddleBrooke Ranch placed markers at the end of each lane. Tom Campbell and Laurie McCoy have been walking in the lap lanes for the past year for outdoor exercise. The clear lane markings help clarify the reserved lanes.