Debby Bowen Honored as SBCO Receptionist of the Year Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 8, at SaddleBrooke Community Outreach’s (SBCO) annual meeting, Debby Bowen was recognized as its receptionist of the year for 2023-24. This honor is significant for an all-volunteer organization that relies upon hundreds of volunteers to implement its programs to feed, clothe, enrich…
Generals, July 2024
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch. Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our community.…
July 2024, Generals
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to stop drinking; there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…
July 2024, Generals
“Stuff the Bus” for Mt. Vista K-8 School Is July 25!
Crystle Nehrmeyer, District Superintendent Our annual “Stuff the Bus” events in SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch are valuable opportunities for our students, staff, and community to come together and help the students at Mt. Vista K-8 School in Oracle start their school year strong. The event is traditionally scheduled right after school starts in August. However,…
July 2024, Generals
July at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop
Celebrate your independence at the Goose in July! Independence from retail pricing, independence from ordinary, independence from disappointment in your shopping experience! Our friendly volunteers are here to meet, greet, and help you in every way possible. Every day is a new adventure in shopping at the Goose. You never know exactly what you might…
July 2024, Generals
Drop Off Pet Supplies for OARR
Debora Witten Doreen and Bill Reynolds are collecting dog, puppy, cat, and kitten food and supplies all year long. All donations are given to Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR). Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation is a local nonprofit organization that takes in abandoned or neglected dogs and cats in Oracle and the surrounding area.…
July 2024, Generals
Nature’s Way: SBR Cuckoos Honored By Tucson Audubon Society
Jim Hoagland It was another successful year for the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cuckoo’s Birdathon event. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Cuckoos, represented by Deb Sandin and Nancy and Ben Eisenstein, recently attended the wrap-up celebration party at Three Canyon Beer and Wine Gardens on a beautiful evening. The SBR Cuckoos, one of 29 teams, took home top…
July 2024, Generals
Travel Talk Is Going to Cuba
Arlene Wong On May 28, approximately 80 SaddleBrooke Ranch residents were treated to a presentation on the nuts and bolts of cruising by our very own resident Mike Redgrave. To date, Mike and his wife Mary have spent over 160 days at sea with seven more cruises already booked, including two expedition trips. We learned…
July 2024, Generals
Creating With Friends
Debora Witten On May 23 the art room was bright and glowing with friends trying many different art mediums. The creative juices started bubbling with an entertaining and informative demo on “Junk Journaling” by Erin Newman. Erin did a first–ever “Junk Journaling” class on June 19. Keep on the lookout for additional journaling classes through…
July 2024, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the August edition is July 10 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.