Esta Goldstein It’s been almost a year since our group has had the opportunity to meet and give one another a hug, encouragement, friendship, new information, or listen to an informative talk by a speaker. We’re hoping that with the vaccinations being completed here in SaddleBrooke, the rooms will become available for our gatherings. In…
Category: March 2021
Front Page, March 2021
What Is the SaddleBrooke Swim Club All About?
Elizabeth Henley Service The club has raised money for several other clubs and activities here in SaddleBrooke, including pickleball, softball, the dog park, and the multi-use court behind DesertView. We have donated equipment to the San Manuel high school swim team, and one of our members coached there for several years. Several members still donate…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Paper Crafters 23rd Anniversary
Carol Thompson On Feb. 19, our Paper Crafters membership met at our new normal location outdoors in the SaddleBrooke One pavilion—all masked up! We celebrated 23 years as a SaddleBrooke Club with cupcakes and coffee with more than 25 of our current members in attendance. With many tears, the group also wished our longtime member…
Generals, March 2021
Sisters Helping Sisters: Virtual Event Happenings May 2
Leslie Fore Join us May 2 for a virtual event honoring mothers and strong women. Donations and proceeds go to providing assistance to women experiencing homelessness in Tucson. We are asking for help with donations of gifts, services, or activities for our silent auction. More information will be available through our communications and website as…
Generals, March 2021
Save the Date for Health Fair 2021
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The 2020 Health Fair was canceled due to the COVID outbreak and the vulnerability of our community. The 2021 Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to noon. If the pandemic numbers decrease while vaccinations increase and both SaddleBrooke One and MountainView open their spaces for public use,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Catalina Mountain Satellite Chapter of the MOAA Update
G. William Myers (Lt., CEC, USN Former) The Catalina Mountain Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its February meeting on Feb. 20. The meeting began with a short business session presided over by Col. Bill Nagy, president, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current and future activities.…
Generals, March 2021
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors helping Neighbors
Community-Wide Fundraiser Helps Support Senior Village Suzanne Marlatt Stewart For many SaddleBrooke residents, being sheltered in their homes for months, one project many have tackled is cleaning out closets and drawers. Then the question is, what do I do with all this stuff? Senior Village has a win-win solution for donating unwanted household items. Your…
Generals, March 2021
Oracle Schools Foundation: Continues to Do What Is Best for Kids!
Crystal Nehrmeyer, Superintendent Even during one of the most unique academic school years with complex challenges, the Oracle Schools Foundation continues to exceed the expectations mission to provide financial and related support to ensure that every Oracle student has unlimited opportunity to succeed. Inspired by the personal story of a parent with a child attending…
Generals, March 2021
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension: Master Gardener
The Role of Trees in Climate Change Sheilah Britton Your SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners are pleased to bring Tanya Quist, a faculty member in the School of Plant Sciences and Director of the University of Arizona Campus Arboretum for an online community program “The Role of Trees in Climate Change” on Thursday, March…
Generals, March 2021
Friends of the Library
Take a Chance and Help Our Libraries Win Big! Nancy McCluskey-Moore Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is kicking off their “Bucks 4 Books” raffle to support the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries. FSL provides the funds to purchase books, DVDs, and audiobooks for our libraries. Fifty-percent of the funds raised through the raffle (after expenses) will be…