Kathy Sinnott As a Board Member of the Arizona Heroes Memorial, I also work at The Cottage of Immaculate Heart. The Cottage is a unique thrift shop in Oro Valley—a definite “one–of–a–kind” experience. So, what does this fact have to do with the Memorial? I often encounter patrons who visit The Cottage and quickly return…
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Features, October 2023
A Hidden Gem in the Desert
Kathy Sinnott Nestled beneath the Catalina Mountains is a vintage thrift shop offering more than the contents inside. A tiny house sits atop Magee Road, near Immaculate Heart Academy, where shoppers delight in gently used items. The Cottage showcases treasures in themed rooms, such as a women’s boutique, dining area, and a man cave. Outside…
Generals, December 2014
Shop for unique gifts at Oracle Holiday Market
Val Bembenek Now in its eighth year and well-known for offering distinctive creations by Oracle artists and artisans, the Holiday Gifts and Art Market is open Wednesday through Sunday in December. This year, 12 artists have set up at 35 W. American Avenue, a white cottage just west of St. Helen Church. It’s open 10:00…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Questers Catalina Timewalkers: English Transferware Pottery and English China Tea Sets
Mary (Twink) Gates Some collectors of place settings may not be aware of the name of the beautiful China/pottery known as transferware when they have come across an intricately patterned piece of China, vase, or planter that has piqued their interest. Mary Gates, a member of Questers Catalina Timewalkers, was one of those people who…
September 2024, Generals
Our 25th Anniversary Health Fair: Something for Everyone
Ron Andrea Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the MountainView clubhouse. Our 25th Anniversary Health Fair will have something for everyone, and you won’t want to miss it! You may not be aware that the Health Fair Planning Team carefully selects a wide and diverse range of vendors…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Questers Catalina Timewalkers
Mary (Twink) Gates and Michelle Wiklund It was Jan. 19 when 14 members and one guest of the Questers Catalina Timewalkers met at the home of Twink Gates, with co-host Michelle Wiklund, for their January business meeting. The program of the day was “American/European/Asian Décor.” Every house has a story, and during a tour of…
Sports, November 2022
Preserve Ladies’ Luncheon at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm
Forty-four ladies from The Preserve enjoyed a lovely fall day at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle on Oct. 14. The generous buffet of finger sandwiches, beet and goat cheese salad with honey/lavender dressing, blueberry/lavender cheesecake bites, and a lavender blueberry mini scone, accompanied by lavender Earl Grey tea, was catered by the…
Religion, May 2021
The Community Church at SaddleBrooke Celebrates the Gannett’s 10 Years of Service
Jerry Fay On March 14, the Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) congregation held a celebration to honor Ron Gannett and his wife, Susie, for their 10 years of service. The celebration was held at the Gaslight Music Hall, the church’s temporary location due to the pandemic. Ron is the lead pastor, and Susie serves in the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Hearing Vibes: Hearing Loops and Coping with Hearing Loss
Barb Soderberg I never felt my hearing loss was a disability until we moved to SaddleBrooke. There are hundreds of wonderful things to do, most of which require me to be able to hear. In a small group, I function fairly well, but not in a classroom, theater, or ballroom if there is no audio loop…
Features, January 2020
Resident Author
James P. O’Brien Most of SaddleBrooke’s residents are retired, but here is a book to pass on to family and friends, It’s Monday Morning: “There Are People in My Office Working…and I’m Not One of Them” (Realities of Retirement). Jim O’Brien, SaddleBrooke resident, has just completed a 2nd edition of this “how to” book on…