Marilee Jensen The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) Board of Directors would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all who participated in another very successful SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive. The donations from this food drive ensure that our clients in the communities of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, Dudleyville, and Aravaipa receive a wide…
Generals, April 2026
Seeking Volunteers for the Tri-Community Food Bank
Marilee Jensen The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) is an all-volunteer organization, spending zero funds on administration costs. It is located in Mammoth and serves the communities of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, Dudleyville, and Aravaipa. Clients of the food bank receive food boxes twice a month. In 2025, 4,940 households and 15,361 individuals were provided with…
Generals, April 2026
Library Committee Read America 250 Discussion Reminder
Karen Daly Peltier The SaddleBrooke Ranch Library Committee would like to remind everyone of the upcoming discussion for the Read America 250 Program. The discussion will be held on Wednesday, April 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the La Vista Room at La Hacienda Club. The book will be “George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy…
Generals, April 2026
Rotary Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar April 13
Rotary International is committed to combating human trafficking through the Rotary Action Group for Human Trafficking. Join us on April 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in La Hacienda Club as we welcome local experts to explore this critical issue and discuss practical solutions for prevention, intervention, and survivor support. Human trafficking—often referred to as modern-day slavery—is a…
April 2026, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the May 2026 edition is April 10 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
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…
April 2026, Generals
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…
April 2026, Generals
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…
April 2026, Generals
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…
April 2026, Generals
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…