Debbie Muise After much searching for “just the right spot” and consultation with a bird expert SaddleBrooke’s own naturalist Jim Cloer selected a tree in Bobcat Canyon for SaddleBrooke One’s first owl nesting box. On January 24, supervised by Jim, David Leary cut his way through the underbrush to the selected tree and successfully…
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Generals, March 2018
Sheryll McManus to perform Rhapsody in Blue
SaddleBrooke pianist, Sheryll McManus, has been invited to perform George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Tucson Concert Band on Sunday, April 8 at Sahuarita High School. McManus is a former pianist with the St. Louis and Indianapolis Symphonies, performing with artists including Henry Mancini, Doc Severinson, the ‘Moody Blues’ as well as music professor…
Generals, March 2018
It’s not too late to sign up and attend Montana State Party
Sandy Barney It’s not too late to sign up and attend the annual Montana Party. The party will be Thursday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m. at the home of Virginia and Don Loranger (36461 South Ocotillo Canyon). Main course will be provided by the hosts. The remainder of the meal is BYOB and potluck. Guests…
Generals, March 2018
Unit Happenings
Unit 20’s winter celebration Cathy Howard On Saturday, January 13, 2018, SaddleBrooke One Villa residents welcomed back their snowbird neighbors and friends at their annual Winter Celebration. The festivities began at 5:00 p.m. with a cocktail hour. Guests were greeted by Jan Deschamp and Cathy Howard where everyone was offered the opportunity to purchase tickets…
Generals, March 2018
The Great Banjo Summit April 3
Donna Langwig How many times in your life have you witnessed the best in the world? Well, here is your chance. Rob Wright of The New Christy Minstrels fame is hosting world famous jazz musician, Howard Alden, and musical phenom, Tyler Jackson, for the Great Banjo Summit and Other Things with Strings. In addition…
Generals, March 2018
The World War II Roundtable
Larry Linderman The World War II Roundtable is pleased to announce its guest speaker for the Thursday, March 15 meeting will be SaddleBrooke resident Ted Sakano. On February 19, 1942 President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, that eventually resulted in the incarceration behind barbed wire of 120,000 persons of Japanese ancestry. Ted Sakano…
Generals, March 2018
Death and survivor benefits seminar for vets
Ed Davis This benefits seminar is presented by members of the American Legion Oro Valley Post 132. It will cover all ceremonial and burial benefits available to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as benefits to which their surviving family members are entitled. Free to all veterans and their spouses or next…
Generals, March 2018
A crime has been committed! Now what?
James Tanner Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer and SaddleBrooke TWO invite you to join them on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. for the third part of a community conversation discussing what you need to know if you are a victim or a witness to a crime. Guest speaker Pinal County Sheriff Mark…
Generals, March 2018
Authentic German Dinner, April 14
Ken Robinson The Award Winning American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 presents an Authentic German Dinner on Saturday, April 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center (64518 East Galveston Lane). One hundred percent of proceeds are for veterans in need and for rehabilitation and reintegration programs. The menu…
Generals, March 2018
Anticipation is high for the 8th annual Robson Trap Trials
Susan Knox Wilson Trap squads from around the state are practicing hard and getting in shape for the eighth annual Robson Trap Trials to be held Friday, March 23, at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet Club. The 2017 champions from PebbleCreek are aiming to win the trophy again, but competition is fierce and the…