When something bad happens to friends or family, many of us help by cooking, cleaning, shopping, driving, or providing companionship. The list is vast, and it brings joy by making us feel useful. But what can we do when a tragedy occurs to strangers—in a country around the world? Many of us have been asking just…
On April 9, the Catalina Mountain Elks took 25 children shopping for Easter and school clothes. We were able to purchase $140 per child in clothes, plus they each received an Easter basket, toys, school supplies, and chocolate bunnies. On their way back to school, each child received a fruit drink and animal crackers to…
The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student recognizes top high school graduates with $2.5 million in scholarship awards. Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge 2815 is proud to announce and extend congratulations to five Oro Valley high school graduates who are recipients of an Arizona Elks Association $2,000 scholarship award. An award ceremony and luncheon were held…
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) hosted the annual Presidents Cup Tournament on Feb. 28 and March 1. More than 40 members competed in the two-day tournament, which is also the first State Medallion tournament of the year. The competition in each flight was tight with many of the flights having at least one…
Beth Chamberlin It was a beautiful day at SaddleBrooke Ranch on March 7 for the Kachina Dolls golf event. Nearly 60 golfers participated in the event, with more than half of the field being members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association. Several players from the Ranch were winners in the various flights. Jeanne Osterlund…
Jacque Hendricks Have you ever wondered what your golf cart would look like all dressed up in holiday wrappings? Well, we found out! Fifteen golf carts were decorated in holiday cheer for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Cart Parade. The group paraded their carts around Amenity Way and ended by showcasing their decorating talents in the…
Beth Chamberlin It was a mighty cold morning on Jan. 3 at The Views Golf Course in Oro Valley. But that wasn’t enough to stop 22 members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) from playing in the Kachina Dolls Tournament. The golfers bundled up and played the beautiful course, and many were awarded…
Jim Hoagland Have you been wondering where all the birds are this year? Many at the Ranch have asked this question, as well as, “Why haven’t I seen as many birds in my backyard?” Or, “Where are the American wigeons, normally on the pond by the Ranch House?” There is no one single answer, but…
Leslie Brown Do you remember bundling up and riding around in the family car to view the twinkling holiday lights? Over 100 golf carts and 200 SaddleBrooke Ranch residents lined up to traverse the Ranch and see all that glitters and glows for the 9th Annual Holiday Lights Tour via golf cart. This annual holiday…
Linda Harvey Some of our 36 Newcomers Welcome volunteers in the community got together for a happy hour. With at least one volunteer in each unit, the goal is to greet each new homeowner within a few weeks of closing on their homes. The volunteer is equipped with a packet of information for helping the…