Marilee Jensen Did you know the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) is an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization that allows taxpayers to receive state tax credits for monetary contributions? The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit is available to taxpayers for contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations that provide immediate basic needs to residents of Arizona such as food, clothing,…
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November 2024, Generals
Oracle Schools Foundation – November 2024
Where It Began? The Oracle School Foundation Celebrates Its Ten-Year Anniversary! Ann Vernon, Foundation Board Member “Where it began, I can’t begin to know when, but then I know it’s growing strong,” sang Neil Diamond in his epic song “Sweet Caroline.” Unlike the famous singer, those responsible for forming the Oracle Schools Foundation knew exactly…
November 2024, Features
New Freezer for Tri-Community Food Bank
Marilee Jensen Due to the increased numbers of families served in the communities of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, and Dudleyville, and the increased amount of frozen food offered, the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) greatly needed a new walk-in freezer. Thanks to funding from SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), a new walk-in freezer was purchased and installed.…
November 2024, Generals
Come Join the CyclePaths’ Fun-raiser
Diane Demeroutis and Barbara Barr Bengen Save to date of Nov. 23 to join the fun with the SaddleBrooke Rotary CyclePaths as they raise funds to end polio. Each year, we have so much fun as we ride in groups or privately on stationary bikes to raise money to eradicate polio! I know—you thought polio…
October 2024, Sports
SBRWGA Charity Event a Success!
Patti Jo Lewis The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) raised $9,260 for Impact of Southern Arizona! This was our inaugural year for this event. We had 108 players register with 27 teams. We invited all golfers at the Ranch to join the fund. Our community and beyond were so generous in their donations! Thanks…
August 2024, Front Page
Red Hot Summer
Patti Jo Lewis The Red, White & Blue SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) and Lady Niners Golf Tournament was held on July 2. Hot, hot, hot days on the course! There were 59 golfers divided into two flights. A dozen Lady Niners joined our outing. Flight One had eight teams, seven teams with four players and one…
July 2024, Generals
Smart Tax Strategy that Helps a Local Charity—A Win/Win for OSF
Dale Farland It is July and do you still need to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in 2024? Would you prefer not to pay income taxes on your RMD? There is a Smart Tax Strategy that reduces your income taxes while helping a local charity—the Oracle Schools Foundation…
Generals, April 2024
Bashas’—A Good Friend to the Food Bank
Rosemary Douglas Bashas’ grocery store in Catalina has been a good friend to the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB), for more than 10 years. Most mornings that the food bank is open, volunteers drive the TCFB van to Bashas’ to pick up food donations. The TCFB receives bakery items such as bread, rolls, bagels, pies, cakes,…
January 2024, Generals
Smart Tax Strategy that Helps a Local Charity
Dale R. Farland It’s the new year, and do you need to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in 2024? Would you prefer not to pay income taxes on your RMD? There is a smart tax strategy that reduces your income taxes while helping a local charity—the Oracle Schools…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
6th Annual SaddleBrooke Ranch Mah Jongg Cards for Charity
Bonnie Goldman Mah Jongg is a very popular game at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). We have many players who are new to the game and people who have played for years. Prior to COVID, there were weekly games played (and sometimes lessons given) on Thursdays in La Hacienda Club, coordinated by Gail Latimer and Bonnie Goldman. Multiple…