Category: May 2025

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – May 2025

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…

Murder and a Meal: CCP Production a Big Hit

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…

How to Outsmart Fake Profiles on Social Media

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 Happenings – May 2025

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)…

Oracle Schools Foundation – May 2025

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…

Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know

Please join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry as it presents its May Mental Heath Focus on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. 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,…

Borderlands Produce Rescue

Debora Witten I went to Borderlands produce rescue on a Saturday in March. They rescue produce that is going to be put in a landfill. For $15 you get 70 pounds of produce. Every pound of produce we save means less waste and more food for families. To put it in perspective, it took over…

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…

Steve Laak Is Top Shooter for SaddleBrooke Ranch

Vicki Ray Leading the way with a score of 68, Steve Laak helped SaddleBrooke Ranch place third overall in the 15th Robson Trap Trials held March 14 at Tucson Trap & Skeet. This is Laak’s first time in the top spot and his second year competing in the event. Quail Creek hosted the competition, which…