Lu Legel What a great concert series Voices in the Oaks (VIO) had this spring! Thanks to our audience, donors, singers, and supporters for making our 10-year anniversary celebration wonderful. VIO performed the favorites from 10 years of concerts at three different venues. We will now take a well-deserved break for the summer but will…
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June 2026, 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…
June 2026, Generals
Another Wonderful Garden Party Fundraiser for OSF
Donna Pedota and Dale Farland Mother Nature delivered perfect weather for the Garden Party at the beautiful back yard of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents George and Melody Van Ess. The Iris were blooming and everyone attending thoroughly enjoyed the music provided by SBR resident Mike Holper, who donated his talent for this delightful event. Melody…
June 2026, Generals
American Legion Oro Valley Post Charity Golf Tournament
Ed Davis Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local homeless veterans, veterans in need, and the families of deployed members of the Guard and Reserve? There is no better way than to support the American Legion Oro Valley, AZ Post 132. As a not-for-profit veterans’ service organization, our ‘care…
June 2026, Generals
Read America 250 Program
Karen Daly Peltier The SaddleBrooke Ranch Library Committee will discuss the final book in the Read America 250 Program on June 17. First Family: Abigail and John Adams, written by Pulitzer Prize Winner Joseph J. Ellis, will be discussed on June 17, from 4-6 p.m. in the La Vista Room at the Hacienda Club. As…
June 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – June 2026
SBCO Elects New Board of Directors for 2026-27 Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 13 at the annual meeting of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), the organization elected its Board of Directors for 2026-27. The members of the new board include: President – Laura Pauli Executive Vice President – Gayle Van Natter Recording Secretaries – Susan Knight and…
June 2026, Generals
State Parties – June 2026
Texas Club Brings Lone Star Spirit to SBR Mary Kay Voss The Ranch got a full helping of Lone Star hospitality on April 16 as the SBR Texas Club gathered for an evening of brisket, music, and good ole Texas fellowship at the Budahl home. The highlight of the evening was, without question, the mouthwatering…
June 2026, Generals
Insights from an Air Force Photographer
Arlene Wong Our Travel Talk Tuesday presenter on June 30 is SaddleBrooke (SBR) resident and Air Force photographer Rick Thompson. As a young kid, Rick developed a special interest and passion for airplanes. Rick received an undergraduate degree in photojournalism and after he retired in 2007 from his corporate work he returned to his photographic…
June 2026, Generals
Unit Happenings – June 2026
Unit 6 Cinco de Mayo Katie Lundgren We kicked off our celebrations on May 5 with a fun beginners line dance class led by Katie Lundgren and Clarissa Mohr. After our morning dance session, and after we’d had a good laugh, because of course we’re all professional dancers and made no missteps, we treated ourselves…
June 2026, Generals
A Glimpse of Tomorrow
J. Draw Community Circle Players (CCP) is proud to announce their spring 2027 dinner theater production, A Glimpse of Tomorrow. This play is a melding of two “dramedys,” The House of Tomorrow and A Glimpse in Time, both written by Susan Shear. The House of Tomorrow was actually performed here and directed by Susan Shear…