R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Fake Facebook and other social media profiles are a growing issue. They are often created by scammers looking to manipulate users for financial gain. These profiles look like real people and often use stolen photos/fake names to appear legitimate. The motivations behind these profiles vary but typically include tricking…
May 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – May 2025
Unit 16B vs. the Easter Dummy! Pete Watson Well, just when you thought it was safe to bring the grandkids for a visit, Unit 16B decided to hold a little Easter celebration to make you reconsider. Our very own Darwin Award Nominees, also known as the Activity Committee, spent a few sleepless nights (and days)…
May 2025, Generals
Oracle Schools Foundation – May 2025
Celebrating 10 Years of the Oracle Schools Foundation Ann Vernon Ten years ago the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) became a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission was to provide educational opportunities to students at the Mountain Vista School in Oracle, with free preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds being our priority. And provide we have! Thanks to…
May 2025, Generals
SBR: Strong – Brave – Resilient: Fighting Cancer with Knowledge: Cancer Support Group Quarterly Breast Cancer Meeting
Sandy Jessop For women and any men who have had or are currently being treated for breast cancer, the next quarterly Breast Cancer Support Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6. The location will be sent privately to those registered for the meeting. Statistics from the National Breast Cancer Foundation find that 1 in…
May 2025, Generals
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Please join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry as it presents its May Mental Heath Focus on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. Katrina Johnson, the Memory Care Coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living, will be presenting on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, redirection and validation techniques,…
May 2025, Generals
Borderlands Produce Rescue
Debora Witten I went to Borderlands produce rescue on a Saturday in March. They rescue produce that is going to be put in a landfill. For $15 you get 70 pounds of produce. Every pound of produce we save means less waste and more food for families. To put it in perspective, it took over…
May 2025, Generals
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to stop drinking; there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…
May 2025, Generals
Steve Laak Is Top Shooter for SaddleBrooke Ranch
Vicki Ray Leading the way with a score of 68, Steve Laak helped SaddleBrooke Ranch place third overall in the 15th Robson Trap Trials held March 14 at Tucson Trap & Skeet. This is Laak’s first time in the top spot and his second year competing in the event. Quail Creek hosted the competition, which…
May 2025, Generals
Michigan Snowbirds from Oakland County
Richard and Donna Martin Do you head back to a city within Oakland County, Michigan, for the summer months? We do, and we would like to connect with others who do the same. We are thinking it would be fun to occasionally get together with SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch snowbirds from Oakland County while we are back…
May 2025, Generals
The Tri-Community Food Bank Celebrates Its Volunteers
Marilee Jensen On March 26 the Tri-Communities Food Bank (TCFB) held a luncheon at DeMarcos Restaurant in Oracle to thank the many volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to provide nutritious food for families in need in the Copper Corridor communities of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, Dudleyville, and Aravaipa. The food bank volunteers included…