Alex Baker The Community Yard Sale will be on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Shop and sell at this fall’s yard sale! Have your items priced and ready to sell at your home. You do not need to sign up or register. Don’t forget to get extra change.
Generals, October 2019
Oracle Fall Fiesta at St. Helen Parish – October 5
Maria Fischette Everyone is invited to the St. Helen’s Fall Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 5. The church opens at noon, with live music provided by the San Pedro River Band. Mass, officiated by Rev. Msgr. Ambrose Nwohu, begins at 1 p.m., followed by the blessing of the grounds. The kitchen, food, and game booths open at 2:30…
Features, October 2019
Word of the Month: Carillon
David Zapatka While traveling this summer on the Goldwing, I was fortunate to receive a private tour of Missouri State University’s Jane A. Meyer Carillon. Carillons are the world’s largest instruments, and this one is the largest of all those located in the U.S. Midwest. This carillon is made up of 48 bronze bells and…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Mahjongg Club sponsors fall tournament
Janelle Authur The SaddleBrooke Ranch Mahjongg Club will sponsor its third mahjongg tournament for residents on Thursday, Nov. 14. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Fall 2019 Mahjongg Tournament will follow the same format as the previous two, with three one-hour rounds of play, a break for lunch, and then two more one-hour rounds of play. Each round will consist of…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Rancheros dance to the music of the islands
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…
Features, October 2019
How does Your Garden Grow
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Honor our veterans and their families – October 21
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…
Generals, October 2019
Spooktoberfest kicks off an outstanding musical season
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…
Sports, October 2019
Remembering
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,…
Generals, October 2019
Dress A Girl Around the World Sew-a-Thon November 2
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…