Sandy Jessop The event of the season has finally arrived! It’s the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cancer Support Group’s 2nd Annual FUNraising & Silent Auction. Proceeds Benefit Blood Cancer United and the SBR Cancer Support Group. Friday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. La Hacienda Bistro Come to the Bistro for the fun. The bar will be open…
Tag: Awareness
Generals, June 2026
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – June 2026
SBCO Elects New Board of Directors for 2026-27 Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 13 at the annual meeting of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), the organization elected its Board of Directors for 2026-27. The members of the new board include: President – Laura Pauli Executive Vice President – Gayle Van Natter Recording Secretaries – Susan Knight and…
June 2026, Generals
Did You Know? Why You Need a Fire Blanket in Your Home
Linda Shannon-Hills A kitchen fire doubles every 30 seconds. That means the four or five minutes before help shows up is a long time. You need something that stops it (or at least slows it down) in seconds, not minutes. Firefighters are pointing people toward an amazingly simple option for this exact reason, because your house…
June 2026, Front Page
Hot Weather Safety Tips for Pets
As the temperature continues to heat up, protecting our furry companions is important to be aware of the hazards. Safety tips from the American Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): * Visit the vet for an early-summer checkup—test for heartworm. * Give pets plenty of fresh, clean water as pets can get dehydrated quickly.…
April 2026, Features
Passwords vs. Passkeys: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly For years, we’ve all used passwords to log in to our bank accounts, email, and favorite shopping sites. A password is simply a secret word or phrase you create and type in to prove it’s really you. But can your bank really tell it’s you logging in? Or is…
Generals, April 2026
Rotary Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar April 13
Rotary International is committed to combating human trafficking through the Rotary Action Group for Human Trafficking. Join us on April 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in La Hacienda Club as we welcome local experts to explore this critical issue and discuss practical solutions for prevention, intervention, and survivor support. Human trafficking—often referred to as modern-day slavery—is a…
Generals, January 2026
The Plight of the Homeless and Poor Presentation February 22
Did you know that there are approximately 2,200 homeless individuals in Tucson? There has been an increase in homelessness in recent years, which has been primarily driven by the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, including rising housing and living costs, job loss, and the end of the eviction moratorium. Other significant issues include mental illness…
Generals, November 2025
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – November 2025
Donate to SBCO and Make a Difference in the Lives of Local Children Nancy McCluskey-Moore For more than 27 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”—former mining…
Generals, September 2025
Scammers Exploit Emotions: How Older Adults Can Stay a Step Ahead
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers don’t need to be smart—they just need to be good at manipulating emotions. Whether it’s fear, greed, loneliness, or even compassion, fraudsters are experts at pressing the right emotional buttons to override logic and rush victims into poor decisions. Older adults are often prime targets. These scams are…
July 2025, Features
Scams at an All-Time High in 2024
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…