Ashley Flores Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are everyday people who are appointed by a judge to review cases of abused or neglected children in Pinal County. These volunteers meet with their assigned child on a regular basis to create a trusted presence in their life. CASA volunteers provide regular reports back to the…
February 2018
SSSA welcomes Ranch participation in our leagues
Mark Hojnacki, President – SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association While this new year brought the termination of the reciprocal agreement between SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch in most adult activities, it did not end SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) relationship with SaddleBrooke Ranch residents. Our association operates under a license agreement with HOA 2 and in no…
February 2018
Vocalist Wendy Sweet to perform Sunday, February 11
Donna Langwig Join us at 3:00 on Sunday, February 11 to celebrate the joy of music and the positive impact it has on people. Wendy will sing a wide variety of music genres — standards, country, pop and old rock and roll. The audience will hear everything from Over the Rainbow to Blue Suede Shoes,…
February 2018
The Wall That Heals is coming to Oro Valley
Pat Cox The Wall That Heals is a scaled replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, and will be coming to Canada del Oro Riverfront Park in Oro Valley on March 15-18, 2018. It honors more than three million Americans who served in the Vietnam War and bears the names of more…
February 2018
10 Million Dollar expansion to Oro Valley Church
Dick McVay The new buildings you see at the corner of N. Oracle and Calle Concordia are a recently completed expansion to Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church’s campus. This multi-million project includes a new 600 seat sanctuary and adjoining nursery and children’s building. There is also a new student ministry center to serve needs…
February 2018
SBR Carol Singers bring the spirit of the holidays to the Ranch
Linda Shannon-Hills Over 100 singers crowded into the Bistro Veinte on Friday, December 15 after the Holiday Parade. The atmosphere was electric, with the voices singing the beloved Christmas songs, as well as a few Hanukkah songs, under the direction of our musical leader, Alastair Stone. The big hit of the evening was when…
February 2018
Women’s Club to meet Monday, February 12
Donna P. Nelson Come join the Women’s Club on Monday, February 12. It will be a Tucson Rodeo theme; we encourage you to wear your best cowgirl or western themed attire! Our guest speaker will be Dr. David J. Friedman, M.D., who is an Allergist and Immunologist at Allergy Partners of Arizona right in…
February 2018
Would you drive two hours for a Pastrami Sandwich? The New York/New Jersey Club says, yes!
Kim Schweitzer We all love it so much here, but we do miss some cuisine that we can’t get in Oracle or Tucson. So, some former residents of New York and New Jersey drove nearly two hours to Scottsdale for pastrami, corned beef, knishes, sour and half sour pickles and other delicacies that are…
February 2018
Ranchette Putters Club welcomes new board members
Camille Esterman Sunny skies and warm temperatures provided the perfect background for the Ranchette Putters’ first outing of 2018. The ladies meet every Wednesday morning on the 18-hole putting green to test and improve their skills. Sounds of laughter, encouragement and hearty congratulations are often heard during their sessions. Putting is always followed by…
February 2018
Thursday Talks: Bighorn Sheep of the Catalinas – February 22
Linda Shannon-Hills The Thursday Talk for February is “And Then There Were Some – A Look at Bringing Back the Bighorn Sheep to the Santa Catalinas,” presented by Joe Sheehey. Joe will talk about the reintroduction of the bighorn sheep to our Santa Catalina Mountains back in 2013 and the challenges they have faced…