Category: Generals

Community Church welcomes new choir director

Karyl Georgio, Ron Aeschliman, Pastor Gary Williams and Dr. Catherine Allen

Leah Kari The Community Church at SaddleBrooke welcomed Dr. Catherine Allen as its new Music Director and expressed its thanks to their interim Music Director, Ron Aeschliman, at a potluck dinner on Wednesday, August 27 at the home of Ron and Leah Kari. Dr. Allen received her Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of…

Golder Ranch Emergency Transport Services

Dick Fleming Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD) is required by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to charge for ambulance transport services at rates established by ADHS. This is a new charge for residents of SaddleBrooke as GRFD services were previously free. The average bill for an ambulance service is approximately $1,200, which is…

Oracle School District – October 2014

Bonnie Barker, Dennis Blauser and Jim Barker

Linda Thomas On September 12, 2014, the Governing Board and Administrators of the Oracle School District donated funds to hold a Volunteer Appreciation Party for District volunteers. The event was held in the HOA 1 Activities Center and over thirty people attended. Governing Board President Linda Thomas welcomed everyone and introduced the District Superintendent Mr.…

No Way Out returns at last

Susan Shear In 2006, shortly after moving to SaddleBrooke, Steve and I began working with the SaddleBrooke Theatre Guild. Later we formed The PrimeTime Players, now in its ninth season. Without any funds or a support base at first, we were not sure how to begin but ultimately we decided to produce my play, No…

It’s Health Fair time!

Phyllis Ketring SaddleBrooke Health Fair is October 18 The annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair is the largest exhibition of health-related services in our community. It also offers residents a convenient venue for routine medical tasks such as immunizations and screenings. The fair will be held at the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 a.m.…

Attention Marylanders

On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, the Great State of Maryland will be 381 years old. We’ll celebrate with a birthday party at the Mesquite Grill starting with a cash bar at 5:00 p.m. followed by a hearty buffet featuring Maryland fried chicken and grilled chicken breasts (thanks, Frank Perdue). Bone up on your knowledge of…

Vista Fine Arts presents Jovert Steel Drum Band

Donna Langwig Jovert Steel Drum Band will perform Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m. in the Vista de la Moñtana United Methodist Church. Vista Fine Arts is thrilled to welcome Jovert, the Tucson High School Steel Band. They will be performing an eclectic mix of songs from around the world and from time periods that…

Tutor alert

When: Saturday, October 11, 2014; Noon to 2:00 p.m. Where: HOA 1 Activities Center Why: We need more tutors Did you know that SaddleBrooke Community Outreach supports reading and math tutoring programs at four local schools? Reading programs are in place at Mountain Vista Elementary School in Oracle and Coronado K-8 School in Catalina while…

Master Gardener Program — College of Agriculture and Life Sciences – October 2014

Vegetable gardening in the desert—October 16 The SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners present Vegetable Gardening in the Desert on October 16, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom East. Having trouble with your tomatoes? Join Sarma Spitzer, Tohono Chul Docent, as she explains the basics of vegetable gardening with consideration given to the challenges of gardening…