Category: Features

Fun Activities at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm!

Carolyn Blair Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm is located in the quaint community of Oracle. The lavender farm has 3,000 plants, along with plenty of seating to enjoy nature as you enjoy lunch. There are also sculptures, artwork, farm animals, and the Pop-up Lavender Shop. Purchase lavender bundles that were just harvested this past season…

Bringing Music to Life

Voices in the Oaks Chorale is accepting new singers for the Fall 2021 concert season. All voice parts are welcome. If you like to sing with others, come join the Chorale. No experience is necessary. Sponsored by the Oracle Piano Society, the Voices in the Oaks Chorale is a community chorus made up of singers…

Cycling for Fun and Furry Friends

Joy Wegner, Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues Why would residents of SaddleBrooke be excited about the El Tour de Tucson cycling event coming up on Nov. 20? Because it’s a fun, fantastic cycling event and you can cycle to raise funds for Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues! El Tour…

U.S. Military History

Marine Corps History Ross Dunfee What is a Marine? A sailor, a soldier, or an infantry or amphibious assault member? They are all soldiers serving on ships ready for land action. Their history, etched in antiquity, has records in ancient Greece and Rome. In the 17th century, the English, in its wars with the Dutch,…

Word of the Month: Whelm

David Zapatka While at a conference in Houston, Texas, last month, I heard keynote speaker Frank Abagnale, the author of the book Catch Me If You Can and main character of the movie by the same name, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The book and movie depict Mr. Abagnale’s life as a check forger and scam artist. He…

In Passing

Marie Madeleine Fiorino Marie Madeleine Fiorino was born into a French-Canadian family in Edmonton, Alberta, on May 8, 1925. She passed away on Aug. 3, 2021 at the age of 96 in Tucson, Ariz. She lived a musically- and family-oriented life, and was a deeply spiritual woman who put her faith in God’s love and shared…

It Takes a Village

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) reaches across borders to help ensure that homeless pets are given a second chance to thrive and live in loving forever homes. In support of that mission, HSSA has worked successfully with its partners in Arizona and Mexico. More recently, HSSA, in collaboration with Tucson Rescue Now, the Arizona…

Spotlight On Advertiser: Now Enhance Your Home Decor with a One-of-a-Kind Touch

David Taylor SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch homes are exquisitely designed, providing a lavish resort lifestyle environment to enjoy living. Why not further enhance your abode with a one-of-a-kind, high quality, exquisitely designed rug from Karimi Rugs, Tucson’s premier rug provider? Choose from a large inventory selection of handwoven Persian tapestries that will enhance and beautify…

2 Your Health: What Causes Injuries to your Muscles?

Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT-24997 It’s common in my practice to see and help clients with muscular injuries. Often, clients come in in pain, but they don’t know what happened or how they could’ve hurt themselves. I often hear, “I was just taking the laundry out of the dryer,” or “I just reached and…