Sadly our movie season is approaching its seasonal hiatus. The last feature for 2014-15 will be The Imitation Game, the story of World War II hero Alan Turing who broke the Nazi secret code. This film was nominated for eight Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor. Be sure to mark your calendars for this…
April 2015
Teens Sew Cool holds annual meeting at SaddleBrooke Ranch
Judy Padgham On March 3, 2015 Teens Sew Cool, Inc. held its annual meeting and luncheon at SaddleBrooke Ranch La Hacienda clubhouse. Elections were held, and the new Board will be installed at the first Board meeting of the new fiscal year on April 8. Sixteen mentors from Oro Valley, Oracle, SaddleBrooke and The Ranch…
April 2015
Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament to be held April 11
Drew Mansager One of the most fun, popular golf tournaments in the area will be held at SaddleBrooke Ranch, on highway 77, April 11, sponsored by Council 5542 of the Knights of Columbus. “We will have prizes for the top three finishers, but we always have a surprise prize that any team has a chance…
April 2015
The Gardeners Exchange
The Gardeners Exchange welcomes Amy Belk on Tuesday, April 28, at 1:00 p.m. at SaddleBrooke Ranch in the La Hacienda Club. Amy writes a garden column introducing unfamiliar plants to readers of Tucson Happenings Magazine. For The Gardeners Exchange she will discuss what makes a perennial and talk about some of the very best cold-hardy…
April 2015
SBCO raffle to benefit local charities
Nan Nasser SaddleBrooke Community Outreach has once again been included in a raffle opportunity for a special car, the 2015 Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary Edition. There are only 1,965 of these cars produced, and Ford Motor Company has provided one to the Jim Click Automotive Team. There will be 300 Tucson charities selling tickets for…
April 2015
SaddleBrooke Troop Support’s “Conversation with two American Heroes” was a huge success
SaddleBrooke Troop Support’s “Conversation with two American Heroes” on February 4 at SaddleBrooke One Vistas restaurant was a huge success, both for the attendees who were treated to fascinating stories as well as for the area troops, veterans and their families who will benefit from the proceeds of the record turnout. Over 180 people attended…
April 2015
April events at Oracle State Park
An archeology-astronomy specialist, Sonoran Desert herbalist, internationally known landscape artist and bighorn sheep advocate are among April’s featured experts at Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education. All programs are free with park admission of $7 per vehicle at the gate on Mt. Lemmon Rd. in Oracle. The park is open weekends with free guided…
April 2015
SBRWGA participates in “Take a Swing at Cancer”
Donna Oliverio The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association had 16 members travel to MountainView Golf Course to participate in the MPWGA Take A Swing At Cancer tournament held on March 3. One of our SBRWGA teams took first place. The event had 104 golfers and 112 participants at the luncheon. A total of $15,800 was…
April 2015
Shalom Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch celebrates Purim
The Shalom Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch celebrated Purim on Thursday evening, March 4, at the home of Nini and Ted Falconer. Purim is a fun holiday that commemorates the time when the Jewish people in ancient Persia were saved, as described in the biblical Book of Esther. Esther was a beautiful Jewish woman who was…
April 2015
Shredding and collection of old electronics event April 10
Nan Nasser On Friday, April 10, from 8:00 until 11:00 a.m. SaddleBrooke Community Outreach will join Long Realty, Golder Ranch Office, in a shredding and collection of electronics opportunity for all of you! This will take place in the parking area of SB HOA One near the bocce ball court. Bring your stacks of special…