Beth Cooper Hundreds and hundreds of books will be available! Come to the Oracle Public Library on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and choose from paperbacks, hardbacks, fiction, nonfiction, CDs, and DVDs for sale. From 2 to 3 p.m., you can “fill a bag with books” for only $5 (we supply…
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April 2025, Generals
April’s Travel Talk Tuesday Is Taking Us to the Great Capitals of Eastern Europe
Arlene Wong Join us on Tuesday, April 29 at 3:30 p.m. in the La Mesa Room when SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) resident Jeff Kaczmarek will take us on a tour on the Danube of Eastern Europe. We’ll explore the Czech Republic, Austria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, and more. Jeff will share how these countries transformed after…
April 2025, 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…
April 2025, Generals
Is Your Drinking Becoming a Concern to You or Others? There Is a Solution.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, “we share in a general way, what it was like, what happened, and what it’s like now.” I am a sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and resident of SBR. My sobriety date is July 9, 1991. Both of my parents were active alcoholics. My father passed away at an early age…
April 2025, Generals
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Please join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry as it presents its May Mental Health Focus on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 3 pm. Katrina Johnson, the Memory Care Coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living, will be presenting on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia, redirection and validation techniques,…
April 2025, Generals
William Wesley “Bill” Huggett … the Early Years (1878-1924)

Edward Larsen The Oracle Historical Society (OHS) will be giving a presentation of the early years of one of Oracle’s pioneer residents, William “Bill” Huggett. Bill Huggett was an early Arizona trail and tour guide, “dude” ranch operator, and purchased the 36,000 acre Oracle area 3C ranch properties in 1924. OHS has received an extensive…
April 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – April 2025

Mardi Gras Celebration KD Lundgren On March 1, Unit 6 celebrated a Mardi Gras block party in style! From the festive Mardi Gras inflated entry balloon to the decorations inside and outside, balloon arches, beads and masks adorning the home, we knew we were in for a high spirited occasion. A New Orleans style band…
April 2025, Generals
Spring Into Savings This April at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop!
Don’t miss out—hop in before it’s gone! This April, join us where every purchase is a step toward a brighter future. Celebrate Easter and Earth Day with unbeatable discounts and discover unique treasures that not only look good but do good. Our fantastic sales on unique clothing, charming furniture, delightful housewares, and vintage antiques await…
April 2025, Generals
Bashas’—A Valued Partner of the Tri-Community Food Bank

Marilee Jensen Bashas’ grocery store in Catalina is very supportive of the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) and its mission “Feeding our neighbors in SE Pinal County.” Bashas’ has donated bakery items such as bread, rolls, bagels, pies, cakes, cookies, etc. to TCFB for more than 10 years and provides space for a donation box that…