Months of planning lead to successful Oracle Oaks Festival

Kim Schweitzer One of Oracle’s longest running traditions, the Oracle Oaks Festival, was held on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and evening at the Oracle Community Center. It is a celebration of nature, landscapes and our diverse and ever-changing community. This year’s activities were planned by a new group of volunteers, which included SaddleBrooke Ranch residents…

SBRPA holds World Cup Festival

Actually, the real winner of the World Cup Festival was the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club community. With a new format that ensured inclusiveness, 211 games were refereed in the three days (March 28-30) of World Cup tournament play. One hundred one SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball members from all rankings participated; many playing in a pickleball tournament…

It’s a Mitzvah!

Kim Schweitzer Jewish families in need received a special Passover delivery the Sunday before the holiday. Residents of both SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch volunteered to deliver bags of Passover groceries to families in Tucson. This was a collaborative effort with members of SaddleBrooke Ranch Shalom Club and SaddleBrooke’s Jewish Friendship Club. Future projects are planned,…

How does Your Garden Grow?

Louise Grabell It’s hot and getting hotter. Don’t be one of those “complainers” I talk to so often. Complaints about winter being too cold or too wet. Now all I hear is it’s too hot. Stop complaining and remember why you moved to Shangri-la. As a gardener, I feel we are blessed with wonderful opportunities…