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April 2026, Generals
Tree Care and Maintenance Presentation
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation Wednesday, April 8, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation “Tree Care and Maintenance.” “To exist as a nation, to…
Generals, April 2026
Demystifying Irrigation Systems
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, May 13, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation “Demystifying Irrigation Systems.” “The beauty of irrigation lies in…
Generals, April 2026
History of Barbershop Music, Part 2
Richard Davis In our last article we talked about the origins of Barbershop music and how this art form is unique. But how did this music become so well known? In 1938, during the Depression, the country was ripe for something fun and free. O.C. Cash and Rupert Hall, both from Tulsa, Okla., wanted to…
Generals, April 2026
SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings AND Friends
Dawn Walker Our April 18 concert at DesertView Performing Arts Center will feature three guest artists: * Alan Honeker on tuba * Dr. Astrid Chan on piano * Dr. Esteban Hernandez-Parra on viola (viola professor at the University of Arizona) The program will include: Selections from the film “Encanto” Divertimento for tuba and band Selections…
Generals, April 2026
Open House and Mural Dedication at Oracle Public Library
Join the Library Board of Directors, volunteers, and patrons for the dedication of the Mural and an Open House on April 18, 10 a.m. to noon. Also learn about what the library has to offer. Light refreshments will be served. The mural was originally painted by artists and students from the tri-community in 1993, and…
Generals, April 2026
SBR Cancer Support Group Happy Hour, Yappy Hour
Because we all need a little happiness! Please join us for the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cancer Support Group’s Quarterly Gathering on Tuesday, April 7, 5 to 7 p.m., at the home of Bo and Sandy Jessop, 32451 S. Egret Trl. It’s the perfect time of year to gather for cocktails, appetizers, and some talk with…
Generals, April 2026
April at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop!
Ron Peck Don’t miss out—hop in before it’s gone! This April, the Golden Goose Thrift Shop is excited to offer exclusive discounts on a wide range of items, including gently used clothing, furniture, and so much more! Visit us to discover incredible deals and support the local community. We also invite you to explore volunteer…
Generals, April 2026
Five Wishes—Hosted By Aging With Intention
Linda Harvey Aging With Intention—Let’s Talk is pleased to host a meeting on the Five Wishes. All SaddleBrooke Ranch residents and their guests are invited to attend on Sunday, April 12, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at La Hacienda Club (La Mesa Room). The Five Wishes document is important for everyone—including spouses, parents, and single…
Generals, April 2026
Come Celebrate with Voices in the Oaks—“Ten Years of Song”
Lu Legel In March 2016 when Mary Huebner presented the idea of starting a new community chorus to the Oracle Piano Society, her proposal was unanimously accepted, and Voices in the Oaks (VIO) Chorale was born. Mary recruited local singers and conducted the first performance in May 2016 at the Oracle Center for the Arts.…