Arizona-Sonora Museum offers cool summer nights

Rosemary Prawdzik Beat the heat and enjoy refreshing summer night breezes at the Desert Museum’s Cool Summer Nights. These popular annual events run every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5 from 5:00-10:00 p.m. Each of the Cool Summer Nights features a special theme and relative activities throughout the Museum grounds. All of the…

Are you part of the Jewel generation?

We have all browsed the numerous publications at the newsstands or the catalogs mailed to us monthly and envision ourselves wearing the fashions worn by the 20-something size zero model. Coming back to reality we realize the only things we can possibly identify with and conceivably use are her purse and maybe her shoes. Although…

Oracle School District

The Oracle School District (OSD) may be small, but our dreams are big. With the 2014 override renewal funding and additional efficiencies instituted by administration, our District has begun to realize some of these dreams. This year we were able to hire a music teacher and a school counselor. Additional academic tools, the arts and…

Latest news from new SaddleBrooke Ranch home sales

Here’s a quick update on the latest news from SaddleBrooke Ranch new home sales! SaddleBrooke Ranch is proud to have been listed amongst the 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States by Where to Retire magazine. Work has started on 24 new pickleball courts, part of the multi-million dollar amenities being added to the resort-lifestyle.…

The new board is ready to work!

Left to right, front row: Gayl Van Natter, recording secretary; Joan Roberts, president; Willie Reich, membership; Pat Armlein, membership; Nan Nasser, past VP; Ann Coziahr, Golden Goose representative; back row: Doug Sweetland, special events; Melanie Stout, Kids’ Closet; Elise Grimes, education; Betsy Lowry, special events; Susan Richards, grants; Sandra Valeton, treasurer. Absentees include Marcia Van Ommeran, recording secretary; Anni Evans, Kids’ Closet; Anne Everett, treasurer; Dorothy Moore, corresponding secretary, Make a Difference; Steve Groth, education; and Merna Oakley, communications.

Nan Nasser SaddleBrooke Community Outreach had its first board meeting of the 2015-16 year. The photo, taken by Ken Siarkiewicz, was referred to as the people who get the jobs done. Yes, it is a big board, with a big job. Programs include clothing children, educating kids, providing nourishment for the young minds. We touch…

SBR Pickleball Association adds a set of medals to our collection

Ken and Lupe Cook

While the pickleball tournament season in southern Arizona is behind us, six couples from the SBR Pickleball Association made the trek to play in the USAPA West Regional Tournament held at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The group consisted of teams playing in 3.0 and 3.5 Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles. While…