Nancy McCluskey-Moore For more than 25 years, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has been providing young people in local communities with opportunities to succeed through programs that provide food, clothing, enrichment grants, and scholarships. We serve youngsters living in the “Copper Corridor”—mining towns stretching more than 100 miles from Catalina to Globe. Programs implemented by…
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November 2023, Generals
Suicide Awareness—Let’s Discuss This Tough Topic
The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting its bimonthly Mental Health Focus at Santa Catalina Catholic Church’s parish hall at 14380 N. Oracle Rd. on Nov. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southern Arizona will be presenting. You will learn about who’s at risk, contributing factors, the early…
November 2023, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ranch and American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tina Fugleberg You can make a difference by donating blood! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 2, for the Red Cross Blood Drive at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reserve your appointment today! Download the Donor App, call 800-733-2767, or go to www.redcrossblood.org. The American Red Cross has a significant blood shortage and is issuing an…
November 2023, Generals
Rising Costs Affect the Food Bank and Its Clients
Rosemary Douglas Cost of living increases have greatly affected finances at the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB). Our largest monthly expense is the purchase of groceries (as a supplement to donated food) so that we can distribute nutritionally complete food boxes to our clients. In addition to higher food costs, we recently experienced an increase of…
Generals, November 2023
November at the Golden Goose
Ann Coziahr Share your love of the Golden Goose Thrift Shop this November with family and friends. Pair your Goose visit with a scrumptious lunch at one of several notable restaurants here in Catalina, and your holiday guests will be wowed! Want to talk turkey? The Goose has the goods for your holiday needs, and all for…
Generals, November 2023
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to the 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 (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our…
November 2023, Generals
Newcomers Welcome Gathering Is December 14
Linda Shannon-Hills You are loving our wonderful community, but do you know all that is available to you as a new resident? Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch. It’s a new community, a new state, and a new home … “where do I find all the information to make settling into this new…
November 2023, Generals
Upcoming Presentations
Glenna Matthews, Pinal County Master Gardener Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners (formally SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners) are pleased to invite you to attend our following presentations: November: Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m., “Birds of Southeast Pinal County and How to Attract Them to Your Backyard.” Presented by Jim Hoagland, Birdman of SaddleBrooke Ranch, and…
November 2023, Generals
Community Church at SaddleBrooke Presents Two Christmas Traditions
Terry Barringer One of the most anticipated events of the Christmas season for the women of Community Church at SaddleBrooke and their friends and neighbors in SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and surrounding communities has been the Advent Celebration hosted by the Women’s Ministry. This special program, which has become a local annual tradition for the past 20 years,…
November 2023, Generals
Support Adopt-a-Family and Brighten the Holidays for Local Families
Kim Schweitzer For the last 14 years, SaddleBrooke Ranch has participated in the “Adopt-a-Family” project sponsored by SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO). We ask that Ranch residents choose an “angel” from our tree, which contains the name, age, size, and wish list of holiday items for a child or adult. The gift recipients are referred to…