Gerry Tietje Ironwood Forest National Monument is located west of the Avra Valley, Marana, and I-10. It was established on June 9, 2000, so this year will be its 25th anniversary. The 190,000-acre preserve contains portions of four mountain ranges, including the Silver Bell Mountain range. Its most prominent peak is Ragged Top Mountain, with…
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…
Deb McGiboney Wayne and Deb McGiboney, along with fellow Ranchers Michael and Miyuki McDonagh and Kelly and Mary Cahill, attended the Miami Open Tennis Tournament. The trip was made on a Gulfstream GIV-SP jet along with a personal flight attendant. The Miami Open is one of the largest tennis events outside of a Grand Slam.…
May is an exciting month at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop, where we’re celebrating the spirit of joy and togetherness! Treat the wonderful mothers in your life with our charming gift certificates, perfect for Mother’s Day! Don’t miss our Moonlight Madness event on Friday, May 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., where you’ll find out-of-this-world…
SBCO Elects New Board of Directors for 2025-26 Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 14 at the annual meeting of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), the organization elected its Board of Directors for 2025-26. The members of the new board include: * President—Laura Pauli * Executive Vice President—Gayle Van Natter * Recording Secretaries—Susan Knight * Corresponding Secretary—Karen Green…
Al Weigel On the evenings of March 29, 30, 31, and April 2, 3, and 4, residents were treated to a dinner theater production of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. A gripping murder trial, electric courthouse scenes, and superb acting all conspired to create six memorable nights of theater for patrons. The story involved…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Fake Facebook and other social media profiles are a growing issue. They are often created by scammers looking to manipulate users for financial gain. These profiles look like real people and often use stolen photos/fake names to appear legitimate. The motivations behind these profiles vary but typically include tricking…
Unit 16B vs. the Easter Dummy! Pete Watson Well, just when you thought it was safe to bring the grandkids for a visit, Unit 16B decided to hold a little Easter celebration to make you reconsider. Our very own Darwin Award Nominees, also known as the Activity Committee, spent a few sleepless nights (and days)…
Celebrating 10 Years of the Oracle Schools Foundation Ann Vernon Ten years ago the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) became a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission was to provide educational opportunities to students at the Mountain Vista School in Oracle, with free preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds being our priority. And provide we have! Thanks to…
Sandy Jessop For women and any men who have had or are currently being treated for breast cancer, the next quarterly Breast Cancer Support Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6. The location will be sent privately to those registered for the meeting. Statistics from the National Breast Cancer Foundation find that 1 in…