American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 presents an authentic German Dinner on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in SaddleBrooke HOA One Activity Center, 64518 East Galveston lane from 4:00-6:30 p.m. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be used for assisting veterans and their families in need as well as rehabilitation and transition programs for returning…
January 2015
Hidden Tucson trip planned
Arizona Pathfinders, a non-profit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a one-day Hidden Tucson I trip on February 19, 2015. We will tour the newly renovated Old Main on the campus of the U of A where we will view the beautiful museum they have set up next to President Hart’s office…
January 2015
We’re “Carolers” but don’t ask us to sing
Carol Fielding On Tuesday, November 18, a group of ladies met at the Bistro for the first meet/greet of the “Carolers” of SaddleBrooke Ranch. No, we’re not singers…but all have the first name of Carol, although with different spellings (Carol, Carole, Carolyn). There are eight Carolers that we know of in the community, six of…
January 2015
Oracle School District – January 2015
Big changes for Oracle School District Dennis Blauser Oracle School District Superintendent The Oracle School District is very excited about several key projects designed to provide a higher quality, more positive learning environment for its students. The Oracle School District administration and Governing Board has worked hard to maximize its limited financial resources. Through careful…
January 2015
Upcoming Precept Bible Study at SaddleBrooke Ranch
Judy Smith Everyone’s lives contain those moments when happiness and contentment disappear only to be replaced by fear, uncertainty and deflated spirits. “How to Have Joy” is a Precept study on the book of Philippians that teaches us how to have joy in spite of the inevitable difficult circumstances in our lives. Precept Ministries is…
January 2015
Eagles tribute band plays to a sold out crowd
Steve Weiss On Friday evening, November 14, the group “One of These Nights” performed an Eagles tribute concert to a sold-out crowd in the activities tent of La Hacienda Club. The band seemed to resonate with the crowd. After the fourth song people in the audience began dancing in the aisles. Members of the band…
January 2015
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – January 2015
Thanksgiving Food Baskets Nan Nasser Members of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach sorted and filled 36 baskets with Thanksgiving food for families in Oracle. Everyone received a turkey with trimmings, 10 lbs. of potatoes, canned vegetables, rolls, pie and Cool Whip! Sixteen baskets went to families of children at Mountain Vista Elementary School and 20 went to…
January 2015
Spice up your yard with easy herbs and edible plants
Join the crowd at The Gardeners Exchange on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in the La Hacienda Club at SaddleBrooke Ranch for an exciting introduction to vegetable and herb gardening in the desert. Arizona Daily Star blogger Susan Billings (“All Things Green”) will present a talk destined to get you ready to garden in…
January 2015
Winter activities at the Ranch
Wine Tasting at the Bistro Relax after the hustle of the holidays with wine tasting hosted by Joey of Southern Wines. Reds, whites and appetizers will be served, so come and enjoy! This is a ticketed event in January; watch emails for specific date and time. Rockin’ Round the Clock Sock Hop Get your poodle…
January 2015
If you love gardening, join the SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners
SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners are volunteers for University of Arizona Pinal Cooperative Extension. They assist the public with University research based, home horticulture information through educational programs and projects. You don’t have to be an ‘expert’ gardener to become a Master Gardener volunteer; you only need a desire to learn and to help others. The next…