SBCO Salutes Volunteer Buzz Hackett Nancy McCluskey-Moore Gordon “Buzz” Hackett clearly enjoys performing community service. After arriving in SaddleBrooke 21 years ago, he was quickly recruited to serve on the SaddleBrooke Patrol. This position, which he held for 17 years, was a natural fit for a man who had a 20-year career with the U.S.…
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Generals, August 2020
How Does a Senior Village Volunteer Magically Appear at Your Door?
Suzanne Marlatt-Stewart Senior Village of SaddleBrooke (SVSB) does not have a physical address. At this point in time, there is no central office. So, what happens when the Village receives dozens of phone calls each week requesting volunteer services? What is the procedure when a request is called in to the Village? To begin, a member…
Generals, August 2020
2020 Health Fair Canceled
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The SaddleBrooke Health Fair Planning Committee has regretfully decided to cancel this year’s Health Fair scheduled on October 24. This is the first time that the fair has been canceled in nearly 23 years. After a detailed discussion on masks, social distancing, limited exhibits, and restricted attendance, it was decided that…
Generals, August 2020
Master Gardening Program: Back to the Garden—Ocotillo: Dead or Alive?
Sheilah Britton If you ventured from your shelter in place into Oro Valley or Tucson last spring, you might have seen a glorious array of flowering ocotillo in the medians of nearly every street you traveled. The slim, un-branched gray spires are covered in thorns and close green leaves and topped with tubular clusters of…
Generals, August 2020
A Musical Summer from the DesertView Library
Kay Crofoot Bored this summer because you have to stay home during your staycation? The DesertView Library has the solution. Enjoy a concert in your own living room! You can sing along and dance but you don’t have to buy a ticket or get dressed up. Our new DVD music concert collection is now available…
Generals, August 2020
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Pet Rescue to the Rescue Carol Merlini SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network came to the rescue by contributing $2,000 to Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter & Rescues, Inc. (Friends of Pinal) to put toward the purchase of a much needed dental machine to be used in the clinic of the Pinal County Animal Care and…
Generals, August 2020
Committed to Delivering as Promised
Linda Lyon, President of the Oracle School District Governing Board The Oracle School District Governing Board and other district leaders have been working hard to move ahead with both the bond projects and preparation for the new school year, one which promises to be anything but normal. Several months of work came together at the July…
Generals, August 2020
Donations Needed for Refugees Hit Hard by COVID-19 Pandemic
Leslie Fore The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone and especially the most vulnerable. The Santa Catalina Catholic Church Refugee Ministry (part of the Social Awareness and Justice Ministry) will be collecting items to help refugees who have suffered greatly due to loss of employment, crowded housing conditions, and a lack of basic necessities. The items…
Generals, August 2020
Unit Happenings
Unit 24 Independence Day Parade Jan Arruda Everyone loves a parade! On July 4, Unit 24 celebrated our country’s birthday with a golf cart parade. There were 15 lavishly decorated carts led by Pat Arruda on his Harley. Patriotic parade music was playing as we went through the neighborhood. It was a wonderful opportunity to…
Generals, August 2020
ILR—Meet The Instructor—Andrea Molberg
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Dr. Andrea Molberg as an Instructor in the ILR. Andrea grew up in Bloomington, Minn., and raised her children outside of Rochester. After leaving the cold and snow of Minnesota she moved to Orange County, Calif. to enjoy a warmer climate. To be closer…