The Mission Ministry Team of Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, located just south of Catalina off Oracle Road, includes a dedicated group of volunteers involved in preparing and serving meals for unhoused and/or hungry people in southeast Tucson. Once monthly, about a dozen Mountain Shadows members and friends travel downtown to Southside Presbyterian Church off 23rd…
Category: October 2024
October 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: To Take Your Game to New Heights, You Must Be a Well-Rounded Player
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool When coaching students to improve their games, I emphasize that players must improve and perform well in many different areas of their games. Over the years I have competed against many very good players in tournaments. The players who I feared the most are the ones that were well-rounded and very…
October 2024, Front Page
Nature’s Way: Fall Color in Our Own Backyard
Gerry Tietje The Sept. 22nd equinox ushered in a new season where longer days have given way to longer nights and thankfully much cooler temperatures. Monsoon rains have stopped, burgundy “apples” adorn prickly pear cacti, and pods on Soaptree yucas have dispersed their seeds. As the earth’s axis tilts further away from the sun in…
October 2024, Front Page
Sports Activities at the Ranch!
Deb McGiboney There are so many “sports activities” here at the Ranch, it may be hard to just choose one. So why not try out several to see what suits you! The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) was founded in late 2011. The purpose of the SBRTA is to stimulate and maintain interest in tennis;…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Glasshoppers Hop Into Fall
Claudia Knauss When I first came to Saddlebrook Ranch (SBR) and began searching for a club to join, everyone I asked for recommendations said, “Try Glasshoppers first!” “Why?” “Because everyone there seems to be having so much fun!” Soon after, I experienced the fun firsthand, and I continue to marvel at the warmth and enthusiasm…
October 2024, Generals
100th Anniversary Screening “The Mine with the Iron Door” with Live Music
Edward Larsen A 100th anniversary screening of the silent film “The Mine with the Iron Door” will occur in Oracle on Oct. 5 and 6. Both screenings are a collaboration of the Oracle Historical Society, Triangle L Ranch, and the Oracle Piano Society. The silent film was based on a popular book by Harold Bell…
October 2024, Generals
Congressman Juan Ciscomani to Visit Desert Life Pharmacy!
Melanie Einbund and Brianne Spaeth Join us on Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. at Desert Life Pharmacy located at 63675 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. Suite S, SaddleBrooke. You are invited to come, listen, and participate in this important event! Why is Congressman Juan Ciscomani coming? To understand and learn from us, the community, and the issues…
October 2024, Features
Dollars and Sense: Medicare and Me: When a Spouse Passes
Leah Kari, Retired Pharmaceutical Representative and Licensed Insurance Agent No matter how orderly we believe our affairs are, most people who have experienced the enormous life upheaval of a spouse passing say they were not as prepared as they thought. Having updated our trust today, I hope to convey the importance of meeting with your…
Sports, October 2024
SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association Clinic
Deb McGiboney It was a wonderful way to start out the Labor Day holiday with an awesome Tennis Clinic from Tom Marshall! Fun was had by all with tennis drills and playing afterwards. Thank you, Tom Marshall, for your dedication to helping us improve our tennis skills.
October 2024, Generals
Creative Giving—Come Visit During the SBR ARTwalk
Linda Shannon-Hills The Creative Giving of SaddleBrooke Ranch group sews, crochets, knits, and more items to be donated to various charities in the area. We are self-funding with monetary donations and from items we sell during the SBR ARTwalk. On Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2; our volunteers will be in the Creative Arts…