Category: Generals

The Four Decades Concerts

The Four Decades, a trombone quartet comprised of Dennis Ray, Tom Herrera, Mark Lammers, and Carl Fetkenhour, will be performing on the following dates: Saturday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, 3201 E. Mountainaire (just south of the animal bridge on Oracle). Saturday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the SaddleBrooke…

Important Months for the Food Bank

Rosemary Douglas February and March are important months for the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB). A couple of significant food drives take place that enable us to continue to assist our neighbors in need with emergency food supplies. In February, Epic Rides held their annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo mountain bike event. A total…

April 15-22 Is International Dark Sky Week

Sam Miller SaddleBrooke is fortunate to have a reasonably dark nighttime sky to view the stars and other amazing objects. April 15 through 22 is International Dark Sky Week in which communities around the world celebrate the opportunity to view the night sky while also emphasizing the destructive nature of light pollution. It may seem harmless,…

Dennis Abbey Wins at Robson Trap Trials

Vicki Ray Dennis Abbey is one of six top shooters in this year’s Robson Trap Trials held March 24 at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. Dennis placed third in the Men’s Best of Field as well. Quail Creek was this year’s winner and will host the 2024 event. PebbleCreek hosted 74 shooters and their guests…

Unit Happenings

Unit 17 Turned Green for St. Paddy’s Day Barbara Barr The home of Carl and Betty Weller turned into a sea of green as Unit 17 celebrated the annual St. Patrick’s Day Party. Dressed in everything green and ready to eat, residents of Unit 17 brought their finest appetizers, authentic Irish foods, and desserts to…

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

May Lecture Features Crime and Catastrophe in Tucson History Nancy McCluskey-Moore On Thursday, May 11, at 4 p.m. in the DesertView Theater, Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) will host the last of its 2022-23 lecture series. Patrick Whitehurst will present “Murder and Mayhem in Tucson.” Gun play, foul play, playing with fire—sunny Tucson has a…

Health Night Out: Dr. Gregory Walker: Ankle Replacement

Health Night Out will be held on Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the DesertView Theatre, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive. Orthopedic Surgeon Gregory Walker, M.D., was so impressed by his father, who was a physician, that he chose the path of medicine for his life’s work. Dr. Walker selected his particular specialty because he says…