The members of Voices in the Oaks want to say Thank You to SaddleBrooke Ranch residents and event staff for the fabulous 10–year anniversary concert celebration we had in the ballroom on April 11. We appreciate all those who attended and we loved performing our “Ten Years of Song” program of concert favorites for you.…
Lu Legel In March 2016 when Mary Huebner presented the idea of starting a new community chorus to the Oracle Piano Society, her proposal was unanimously accepted, and Voices in the Oaks (VIO) Chorale was born. Mary recruited local singers and conducted the first performance in May 2016 at the Oracle Center for the Arts.…
Lu Legel Voices in the Oaks (VIO) Chorale kicked off 2026 with our first rehearsal on Jan. 15 at Vista UMC in Catalina and we have hit the ground running on our 10th anniversary “favorites” program. This special program celebrates 10 years of making music together by revisiting favorite songs from our past seasons like…
Janet Knowles Mrs. Edie Crall of SaddleBrooke was recently honored by Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for her dedicated service to children in the Oracle School District. Mrs. Crall accepted the DAR Community Service Award on Nov. 13, at a meeting of the DAR El Presidio Chapter, held at the Sun City, Oro Valley…
Lu Legel Do you enjoy singing but aren’t sure where or how to find a group? Sing in the car or shower and are ready for primetime? Did you sing years ago and are a little rusty? We would love to connect with you because we are looking for singers to join us. Voices in…
Marilee Jensen The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) board is thankful for the many food bank volunteers who continued to provide food and hygiene products to our clients during the summer months. The volunteers delivered food boxes to clients in high temperatures and prepared food boxes without air conditioning when the unit went out in the…
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held a meeting on April 19 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s President, retired Col. Kurt McMillen, U.S. Army, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current…
Lu Legel Do you love to sing but only trust your car and your shower as safe spaces? We are looking to increase the size of our non-audition chorale and bring an even greater musical selection to you from various styles like jazz, pop, classical, and gospel. If you love to sing but are nervous…
Kathy Sinnott Rockin’ 4 Heroes is committed to generating awareness of the service and sacrifice of First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. This nonprofit organization continues supporting our hero groups beyond hosting an annual free concert. We have a wonderful circle of ‘friends and family’ who gave, and continue to give, their…
Lu Legel Tickets are still available for our April 6 concert at 3 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom. Come join us for a choral journey through various musical genres from classical to pop, songs of love and nature, from Schubert to Simon! In addition to our fabulous pianist, strings and percussion musicians will be joining…