Rebecca Williams The Rancheros Square Dancers joined their sister club, SaddleBrooke Squares, and danced to the sounds of the islands on Aug 15. Dancers dressed in their favorite “island theme” attire, from Hawaii and the Caribbean. The caller, Dean Singleton, had a great selection of music such as “Island Song” from Zack Brown Band, “Sloop John B” from the Beach…
Louise Grabell I love gardening, but sometimes it’s so frustrating. I work very hard around the house (just ask my neighbors), and it seems I have to work even harder to get stuff done. Many times, I have gotten myself settled up in my flower garden (I say “up” because my flower beds are raised…
Kay Lantow Honor our veterans and their families on Monday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Ranch House Grill and Brewery Sol Ballroom. Kelly Laurich of the Tucson Veterans Administration will tell us how the Fisher House supports our Blue Star families while their wounded warrior receives treatment at the V.A. hospitals throughout the country. Tucson…
Barbara Drake On Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m., Oracle Piano Society Artistic Director Dr. Stephen Cook will kick off the 2019-20 Signature Series Season at the Oracle Center for the Arts with Spooktoberfest, a concert mashup of two favorite October traditions: Halloween and Oktoberfest. Cook revels in shaking up the traditional classical recital format with…
Camille Esterman September 11, 2001, is a date none of us will ever forget. On Wednesday morning, Sept. 11, two Ranchette Putters wore clothing to pay tribute to all of our county’s fallen heroes. Denise Sandoval’s jersey displayed the numbers 9 (front) and 11 (back), along with the printed missive “Remember Them.” Jacque Hendricks, the club’s president,…
Margaret Thompson The Dress A Girl Around the World Sew-a-Thon will be held on Nov. 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, 500 W. Calle Concordia. Dress a Girl Around the World is a national organization that sews dresses for little girls living in poverty. Many of these little girls are…
Lauren Winkowski SaddleBrooke Ranch has released its newest phase of home sites in neighborhood 16C. You’ll find an outstanding selection of lots to accommodate the Tradition and Premiere Home Series, including the popular Alora & Solstice plans. Receive a full homeowner experience by staying in a furnished luxury home for as little as $139 until…
Ed Davis The American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Unit 132 is proud to support Wreaths Across America, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to remember and honor those who have served our nation in uniform. By offering wreath sponsorships to the public, Wreaths Across America hopes that one day every veteran’s interment site will…
Ed Davis Help us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion The American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 family is proud to sponsor a celebration for the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. Everyone is invited, not just veterans. Admission is free, so join us for music, demonstrations, food, prizes, safety tips, children’s activities,…
Joe Macher The and SaddleBrooke Ranch resumed their competition here at the Ranch in late August. A total of 18 singles and doubles matches were played. In very competitive play, SaddleBrooke defeated the Ranchers 11 to 7. This is the third meeting between the clubs, and another in October is being scheduled. The SaddleBrooke Ranch…