Susan Sterling Community Circle Players (CCP) costume designer, Susan Schweitzer, is always on the hunt for unique clothing and vintage accessories. Over the past five years, she has collected hats, gloves, tuxedos, uniforms, skirts, and more, enough to fill several shelves in CCP’s storage area. Susan has costumed an Arab Sheik, an Ambassador, a personality…
Linda Harvey Carlsbad Caverns National Park (NP) is located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southeastern New Mexico. Besides the beautiful rocky canyons above ground with flowering cactus and wildlife, this amazing park consists of over 119 caves with fascinating and unusual formations formed over hundreds of thousand years with the help of sulfuric acid dissolving…
Sandy Jessop As our community grows, so does our group of neighbors who have been affected by cancer (survivors and co-survivors). Many people who have battled cancer in the past are questioning whether the Cancer Support Group (CSG) is right for them. Common statements/questions concerning the CSG, along with our responses, are: “I had cancer…
Ann Vernon Twelve guests (including myself) were treated to an incredible immersion into the world of wine by David and Kathleen Eaton, owners of a boutique winery located in the Preserve. The Eatons, formerly from Seattle, walked us through the entire operation as we sipped on a Petite Verdot and a Syrah in their casita.…
Dale Farland It is July and do you still need to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in 2024? Would you prefer not to pay income taxes on your RMD? There is a Smart Tax Strategy that reduces your income taxes while helping a local charity—the Oracle Schools Foundation…
Joy Wegner and Mera Laureys It’s a shorter name, with an expanded focus! Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues has evolved to Friends of Pinal Pets, Inc. The new name reflects an added mission: preventing pets from even entering a shelter. Pinal County Animal Care & Control (PCACC), located near Casa Grande, is…
Chris Grey Independence Day, July 4, is many things to many people. Burgers and brats on the grill, icy lemonade and beer, a dip in a pool, family events, and fireworks after dark—those are just a few of what have become standards by which we remember the day. At the Golden Goose Thrift Shop in…
Unit 6: We Love Block Parties! Katie Lundgren On May 17, Marc and Katie Lundgren hosted the 2nd annual Redneck Trailer Party at their home. We had BBQ burgers and dogs, and a variety of vittles for all to share. We even celebrated a birthday with song and cake. The costume contest included prizes for 1st,…
Debby Bowen Honored as SBCO Receptionist of the Year Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 8, at SaddleBrooke Community Outreach’s (SBCO) annual meeting, Debby Bowen was recognized as its receptionist of the year for 2023-24. This honor is significant for an all-volunteer organization that relies upon hundreds of volunteers to implement its programs to feed, clothe, enrich…
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch. Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our community.…