If you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local homeless and other veterans in need and the families of deployed members of the Guard and Reserve, our citizen soldiers, there is no better way than to support the American Legion Oro Valley Post 132. As recently stated by the chairman of…
Category: July 2023
Generals, July 2023
American Red Cross Blood Drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch August 12
Tina Fugleberg SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on Aug. 12 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Ranch House Sol Ballroom. The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital patients in our neighborhoods and across the nation. The need…
Generals, July 2023
Don’t Forget to Wave!
Sandy Jessop This article was originally published in 2017, however, I have been asked to resubmit it as a reminder of the things that make our Ranch so special. There are so many things that make our community unique and special. Of course, the beautiful resort-style outdoor pool with attached lap lanes seems like it…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Gorgeous Painted Silk Scarves Art Class—Wednesday, July 19
Dale Farland A new artist is coming to SaddleBrooke Ranch to teach another new art medium. In keeping with the mission of trying to provide the residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch with new and different art mediums, in addition to “traditional” art mediums, Mary Gavan will be the instructor for painted silk scarves on Wednesday, July…
Features, July 2023
Featured Dog Walkers
Features, July 2023
Word of the Month: Grimoires
David Zapatka Reader Tony Sciabica wrote, “I read your article in the April edition of the Crossing. I found the word sempiternal interesting. My use of the word would be the following: Eternal means to me something that has no beginning and no end. Sempiternal has a beginning but no end. Semper fidelis has a beginning…
July 2023, Sports
Tri-Community Food Bank Celebrates SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) has a good friend in the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary (SBSR). For several years SBSR members have been coming to the Food Bank three times a month to help us unload food deliveries, some of which are extra large and very heavy. They help unpack pallets, date items, and place…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Nina Fickett Returns to Teach Master Board Mixed-Media Class on August 24
Dale Farland A few months ago, Nina Fickett came to SaddleBrooke Ranch and taught a mixed-media class that was well received by all the students. She is returning on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a different type of mixed-media class: Making a Master Board. So, bring your lunch, enjoy the fellowship of…
Generals, July 2023
Oracle Seeking to Become an ‘International Dark Sky Community’
Sam Miller Oracle has recently initiated the early stages in the process of obtaining the designation as an International Dark Sky Community. Oracle residents and businesses are hoping to follow in the footsteps of Oracle State Park, which was designated an International Dark Sky Park in 2014. The benefits of a Dark Sky designation to…
Features, July 2023
An Extraordinary Inspiration
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart More than 30 years ago, I was invited to attend a lecture by a well-known holistic doctor. I remember we were all sitting in a circle of three rows. She passed around a container of nuts and encouraged us to all take some, explaining their food value. I was searching the web a…