Oracle Schools Foundation makes its own opportunities Betsy Levenson Beloved comedian Milton Berle once said, “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” And that is exactly what the newly formed Oracle Schools Foundation has done! Determined not to be discouraged by Arizona’s 49 out of 50 rank in funding for public education, a group of…
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Generals, June 2016
Unit Happenings
Unit 5 Fran Berman Diane Cohen warmly welcomed Unit 5 women into her home for our bimonthly ladies’ coffee. She and her husband Howard moved here from the Chicago area just a few months ago and they’re jumping into the social scene with both feet. Besides being a great hostess, Diane is also on the…
Generals, June 2016
13th anniversary celebration
Stephanie Urdiales The Golden Goose Thrift Shop just celebrated our thirteenth anniversary in conjunction with our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on Sunday, April 17! Over three hundred of our four hundred-plus volunteers were in attendance. Carrabba’s catered the event and Gus D’Oldie and Miss Gina provided the entertainment. A grand time was had by all.…
Generals, June 2016
More room for more bargains at the Goose
Ron Andrea Some things just keep getting better. Permits have been issued and the Goose has hired a contractor to begin construction on a new building addition. Construction should begin shortly and be completed by the end of the year. The addition will add approximately 4000 square feet to the north end of the building.…
Generals, June 2016
From your SaddleBrooke One Events Committee
Monday – July 4th Car Show! It is that time of year again! Get ready for the annual Car Show on Monday, July 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse parking lot. If you have a car you would like to show registration is $10 per car, which includes a…
Generals, June 2016
A Celebration Concert – you’re invited
Donna Langwig The St. Andrew’s Bach Society invites the community to celebrate Southern Arizona’s greatest arts patron, Dorothy Dyer Vanek, on the occasion of her 90th birthday. This is a special event presented in partnership with the Grammy-nominated True Concord Voices and Orchestra under the direction of Eric Holtan. The date is Sunday, June 26…
Generals, June 2016
HOA2 Golf Task Force
The HOA2 Board is pleased to announce that the Golf Task Force (GTF) is now up and running. The Board received numerous applications from interested homeowners and selected nine people for the committee based on their individual professional expertise and volunteer experiences. The group includes Jon Michels – chair, Mike Brenny – vice chair, Tim…
Generals, June 2016
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors helping Neighbors
In the blink of an eye Stephanie Thomas We’ve all heard the expression “In the blink of an eye,” and we even repeat it without much thought, but retired nurse Mary Owen found out in a dramatic way what it means last month. One minute she was busily occupied in her house and the next…
Generals, June 2016
SaddleBrooke Troop Support awarded $15,000 grant by Safeway Foundation
SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) has received a $15,000 grant from The Safeway Foundation to benefit Tucson area active duty and retired military and their families. At a March 23 Grand Reopening ceremony of the store at 10380 E. Broadway in Tucson, the Safeway Foundation announced grants to STS and three other organizations. Following the Presentation…
Generals, June 2016
B-25 pilot Fred Klein realizes a dream
Phil Simpson Having recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of his birth, there is little that SaddleBrooke resident Fred Klein hasn’t seen or experienced. Fred enjoyed a highly successful career in manufacturing and as an entrepreneur, along the way dedicating three years to the service of his country in World War II. Fred and his wife…