Supporter and Volunteer Awards for 2020-21 Nancy McCluskey-Moore For more than 20 years, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has supported food, clothing, and educational programs for local children. Annually SBCO serves a 100-mile corridor stretching from Catalina to Miami to San Carlos, Ariz., which includes more than three counties, eight communities, and approximately 4,000 youngsters. As an…
Sports, July 2021
A Big Thanks to SBRPA’s Debbie McCauley
Debbie Witten SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association thanks Debbie McCauley for volunteering countless hours ordering and distributing all of the association’s logoed shirts, hats, and jackets. She took over this task in 2016 and has been offering a variety of styles and colors of shirts for members to show off their club pride. Debbie takes orders three to…
Generals, July 2021
Oracle School Preschool Graduates Class of 2034
Chris Crum On May 21, family and friends of 17 proud 4-year-old children gathered for graduation from the Oracle School District’s preschool program. The 10 girls and seven boys marched into the auditorium to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” wearing white and blue caps. The class performed five songs for their enthusiastic audience before a few…
Generals, July 2021
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills, Co-Chairs, Newcomers Welcome Volunteers We are happy to welcome our 15 newest homeowners to SaddleBrooke Ranch. We have a great welcoming program for our homeowners, with a cadre of volunteers to provide important information. However, the first person new homeowners usually meet is Jamie Shipley at the front desk, who…
Generals, July 2021
Grief Support Continues
Kristina Turner GriefShare is a Christian-based, 13-week support group that has helped many folks make the very difficult journey through grief. This group welcomes anyone who has suffered the death of a spouse, child, or other loved one, whether it has been recent or years ago. The program includes a video presented by professionally trained…
Features, July 2021
A Real Garden Party
Lucy Lange If there ever was an event that epitomized the name, the first community garden party fits the bill. The event, held June 4, was organized by a group of SaddleBrooke Ranch community gardeners who thought that getting together as a group would be enjoyable. About 45 members attended a perfect evening of great…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
A Gathering of the Lindas at Ed’s Dogs
Linda Shannon-Hills Ed’s Dogs was buzzing one afternoon in June when fifteen of the Lindas from the Linda’s Club met on the patio after the long quarantine. It was time to gather again, to socialize again, and to meet new Lindas who have moved to SaddleBrooke Ranch since the pandemic halted all gatherings of any club in…
Generals, July 2021
Unit Happenings
Unit 8B Jodde Weiland Our SaddleBrooke Ranch neighborhood, Unit 8B, was finally able to come together after COVID-19 and celebrate as a unit on May 14. The Unit 8B happy hour took place in Rick and Jodee Weiland’s backyard where neighbors came together to celebrate friendships, both new and old! Many of those present moved into…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
SaddleBrooke Ranch Cuckoos Take Home Grand Champion Honors
Jim Hoagland At the June 7 Tucson Audubon Birdathon Celebration Party via Zoom, The SaddleBrooke Ranch Cuckoos were crowned grand champions of the 2021 Birdathon. The teams were evaluated for their efforts, which included the number of species seen, funds raised, outreach aspects, and uniqueness of effort. The Birdathon is like a walkathon, only instead of…
Features, July 2021
Nature’s Way: Birding the Sky Islands of Arizona
Jim Hoagland As the weather heats up, there is no better time to explore birding areas than in the higher elevations, where it can be several degrees cooler. This month we explore some popular areas where you can get relief and escape the hot weather here in the desert. One of my favorite places and…