In 1960, Francis Gary Powers, U.S. Air Force pilot of a U-2 was shot down over the Soviet Union. He was held captive for 21 months before being released in a prisoner swap in 1962. Francis Gary Powers Jr., has worked diligently to tell his father’s story, by founding the Cold War Museum, to honor…
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new residents moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. Our next gathering is Thursday, March 6 from 2:30 to…
Linda Shannon-Hills Each month, we hold informational presentations for new residents on living at SaddleBrooke Ranch. On Jan. 22, new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers Welcome Gathering. Please welcome them. Photos were taken by Glenna Matthews. No photo—Pat Pitula moved into her new home in Unit 14 on Slate Road in October 2024 from Atlanta,…
What would our world be like without the beauty of bees? Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, March 19 at noon at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom. The topic this month is “Buzzing with Life: Understanding Bees and Protecting Our Pollinators.” Native bees…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Ed Ehrman, SBR Emergency Preparedness Last month, SaddleBrooke Ranch had an incident in which it appeared all, or most, cellular service was down for a period of time. Apparently it also affected CenturyLink Wi/Fi internet and maybe Orbital. The question was asked, “When something like this happens, what is the impact on…
Marilee Jensen The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) was opened in 1980/81 and founded by Jean Peterson and Beverly Pyritz. It was originally located in one room in the Pinal County Building in Mammoth and included a small thrift shop. Funding came from local grocery stores, resident donations, and the thrift shop. Later, the food bank…
Help Others By Supporting the Annual SBCO Food Drive March 3-15 Nancy McCluskey-Moore The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) annual Food Drive is accepting donations of food as well as money to support the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth. TCFB serves families in need living in Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, and the Dudleyville/Aravaipa area.…
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…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Ed Ehrman, SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors and SBR Community Emergency Preparedness When it comes to preparing for a disaster, most people forget one very important thing. Research shows more than half of American consumers don’t have an inventory of the possessions they’d want their insurance company to replace in case of a…
Sandy Jessop On Jan. 24 of this year, the Cancer Support Group welcomed our new year with a united resolution: to make gratitude a part of our daily lives. When life is going well, it’s relatively easy to think of something to be grateful for every day. But when you and/or loved ones are faced…