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SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings

Volunteer Mary with her cart of tools and gadgets found at GGTS

Golden Goose Fashion Show Nan Nasser Mary, the Maytag Lady, is ready to tour the homes of those needing repairs with all the gadgets she has found at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop. Come to the annual GGTS Fashion Show to be held Monday, September 14, at 3:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. This fun…

Shoes make kids happy

Shoes from smallest to largest sizes

Nan Nasser A little boy came to the Kids’ Closet, operated by SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, for his first visit. He chose the clothes, but his favorite item was a bright new pair of sneakers! He liked them so much he wanted to wear them to bed! Wouldn’t you like to help SBCO supply happiness to…

SBCO partners with Wheels For Kids in Oro Valley

Bicycles refurbished by Wheels For Kids

Melanie Stout SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has again partnered with Wheels For Kids, a nonprofit organization operating out of Oro Valley, to provide refurbished bikes to needy children in our service area. Wheels For Kids operates exclusively with volunteers who love to fix up bikes and make people happy. Please check out their website http://www.azwfk.org/.…

Community Outreach Volunteer of the Year

At the annual Appreciation Program of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach held on April 13, John Young was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for his many years of service on the Finance Committee of SBCO. John first became treasurer of SBCO in 2003 and for the last 12 years has provided all kinds of financial support…

Mark your calendar for annual Walkathon

These Boots Were Made for Walking.

Nan Nasser Do you remember the song These Boots Were Made for Walking? Well, polish off your boots and sneakers and get ready for the 19th annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Walkathon to be held Saturday, October 24, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with warmups in the HOA One parking lot, a walk around Ridgeview and ending…

Support a child

Nan Nasser SaddleBrooke Community Outreach operates Kids’ Closet in Mammoth and provides clothing to eligible needy children in eight school districts covering three counties. Youngsters may receive sneakers, six pairs of underwear and socks, three pants and shirts, hygiene items and two fun-to-read books. The fall wardrobe includes a windbreaker and knitted hat. All of…

Annual Golden Goose Fashion Show set for September 14

Ron, the handyman, is ready to repair anything on his tour of the town.

Nan Nasser The annual Golden Goose Fashion Show will take place on Monday, September 14, at 3:00 p.m. in the MountainView Country Club Ballroom. This is the kick-off program for SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and will also include information about SBCO, upcoming Walkathon, Mustang car raffle tickets and assorted programs. To be called “Touring Tucson,” the…

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…

SBCO Walkathon

These Boots Were Made for Walking

Do you remember the song These Boots Were Made for Walking? Well, polish off your boots and sneakers and get ready for the 19th annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Walkathon to be held Saturday, October 24, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with warmups in the HOA One parking lot, a walk around Ridgeview and ending with a…

SBCO annual Appreciation event highlights

Left to right: Rich Roberts, Rebekah Masuch, meat manager, Elvia Colores, HR representative, and Joan Roberts. Photo by Ken Siarkiewicz

On Monday, April 13, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach held its annual Appreciation Program honoring special groups and volunteers who have made a difference in the lives of the neighboring needy children we service through our various programs. This year SBCO has honored a team at the Walmart Neighborhood Market at Magee and Oracle in Oro Valley…