Dr. Rose Bricker Just because our children and siblings are now adults, doesn’t mean that our relationships with them are without challenges. The old pattern of communication is often continued throughout our lives, causing feelings of hurt, frustration, anxiety, and even anger. It’s not until we learn new healthy communication skills that the relationships can…
Generals, April 2024
Catalina Has a Sun Wheel
Stuart Watkins and James (Jim) Bleess Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church is on land previously owned by the U.S. government. These 10 acres were once a Titan 2 missile site complete with a silo, missile, and warhead (now deactivated, removed, and backfilled). According to the National Park Service, the piles of rocks often…
Clubs & Classes, April 2024
The Glasshoppers Studio Is Hoppin’
Debora Witten Glasshoppers is one of the most popular clubs in the Art and Technology Center. If you pass by the Glasshoppers window, you will notice they are often full to capacity. Classes usually fill within minutes of being posted. The Glasshopper members are busy making lots of beautiful glass creations for this spring’s ARTwalk,…
April 2024, Generals
Bashas’—A Good Friend to the Food Bank
Rosemary Douglas Bashas’ grocery store in Catalina has been a good friend to the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB), for more than 10 years. Most mornings that the food bank is open, volunteers drive the TCFB van to Bashas’ to pick up food donations. The TCFB receives bakery items such as bread, rolls, bagels, pies, cakes,…
Sports, April 2024
Lots in Store for the Pickleball Club!
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association is in for a busy year! This year’s Board of Directors is determined to create avenues of fun for all of its members. There will be competitive events scheduled as well as purely social ones for members to get to know each other outside of their normal playing circles. On…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Horseback Riders Enjoy Views of the Superstition Mountains
Rebecca Williams The SaddleBrooke Ranch Riding Group had a perfect day of cool weather and clear blue skies for their ride on Feb. 24 at Donnelly’s D-Spur Ranch in Gold Canyon just east of Apache Junction. The venue is generally just a bit warmer than the Ranch and offers magnificent views of the Superstition Mountains…
Generals, April 2024
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – April 2024
Become an SBCO Volunteer and Help Local Students Succeed Nancy McCluskey-Moore SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) was founded in 1997 to meet the needs of children living in the 11 current and former mining communities in the “Copper Corridor” stretching more than 100 miles north of Catalina. SBCO’s mission of providing children with opportunities to succeed…
Features, April 2024
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Generals, April 2024
Oracle Schools Foundation – April 2024
An Opportunity to Help and Enjoy a Fun Event D. Pedota and D. Farland, President and Vice President of Oracle Schools Foundation On March 10, the Oracle Schools Foundation held their annual Gala banquet and various Auctions. We had 270 people in attendance. One of the main fundraising goals of the Gala is to pay…
Generals, April 2024
The SaddleBrooke Singers Sing ’60s Hits!
Cheri Emahiser It’s almost time! Get your tickets now! The afternoon of Sunday, April 7, is a perfect time to reminisce over the songs of your youth. Don’t miss hearing us take the roof off with our choral rendition of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” We create an astounding sound and a rollicking rendering…