Category: 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…

“Stuff the Bus” for Mt. Vista K-8 School Is July 25!

Crystle Nehrmeyer, District Superintendent Our annual “Stuff the Bus” events in SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch are valuable opportunities for our students, staff, and community to come together and help the students at Mt. Vista K-8 School in Oracle start their school year strong. The event is traditionally scheduled right after school starts in August. However,…

July at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop

Celebrate your independence at the Goose in July! Independence from retail pricing, independence from ordinary, independence from disappointment in your shopping experience! Our friendly volunteers are here to meet, greet, and help you in every way possible. Every day is a new adventure in shopping at the Goose. You never know exactly what you might…

Drop Off Pet Supplies for OARR

Debora Witten Doreen and Bill Reynolds are collecting dog, puppy, cat, and kitten food and supplies all year long. All donations are given to Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR). Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation is a local nonprofit organization that takes in abandoned or neglected dogs and cats in Oracle and the surrounding area.…

Nature’s Way: SBR Cuckoos Honored By Tucson Audubon Society

Jim Hoagland It was another successful year for the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cuckoo’s Birdathon event. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Cuckoos, represented by Deb Sandin and Nancy and Ben Eisenstein, recently attended the wrap-up celebration party at Three Canyon Beer and Wine Gardens on a beautiful evening. The SBR Cuckoos, one of 29 teams, took home top…

Travel Talk Is Going to Cuba

Arlene Wong On May 28, approximately 80 SaddleBrooke Ranch residents were treated to a presentation on the nuts and bolts of cruising by our very own resident Mike Redgrave. To date, Mike and his wife Mary have spent over 160 days at sea with seven more cruises already booked, including two expedition trips. We learned…

Creating With Friends

Debora Witten On May 23 the art room was bright and glowing with friends trying many different art mediums. The creative juices started bubbling with an entertaining and informative demo on “Junk Journaling” by Erin Newman. Erin did a first–ever “Junk Journaling” class on June 19. Keep on the lookout for additional journaling classes through…