Esta Goldstein Drop off your unused prescription drugs on Tuesday, July 24 between 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Pinal County Sheriff’s SaddleBrooke Substation. Bring your needles, syringes, any prescription or other pills in plastic bags. Throw containers away after removal of labels. Note: no liquids or creams can be accepted. This is a service provided…
Category: July 2018
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Little Hooves and Big Hearts visit Children’s Clinics
Sue Robisch It’s early in the morning and the dedicated people at Little Hooves and Big Hearts are busy at our facility in Oracle getting ready to go to the Children’s Clinics in Tucson. There is much to be done as our equine ambassadors, Lillie and Dolly, need to be bathed and groomed for the…
Front Page, July 2018
Let The Dancing Begin…again!
Vivian Herman This summer the SilverBelles individually took some time off for travel to foreign lands or to help grandchildren celebrate various milestones at high school and college graduations and marriages. Our choreographer, Ann, even became a great grandma. But personal milestones aside, the beat must go on since summer is also the time to…
Generals, July 2018
Why neuter your dog (or not)?
Dr. Bonnie Buntain, DVM, MS The SaddleBrooke Dog Park is a valuable amenity for the many dog lovers here. The members and governing Board work hard to make it an enjoyable and safe place for pets and their human family. One of the guidelines most people follow is to neuter their dog to help prevent…
Features, July 2018
An artist among us
Bonnie Stutzman There is a creative side to George C. Peñaloza, an employee at Road Runner Grill, which SaddleBrooke residents may not be aware of. Not only is he is an award winning ceramic artist, but he is also an instructor at Romero House Potters in Tucson. George’s most recent accomplishment is having his…
Sports, July 2018
The SBWGA keeps it cool
Ret Convey Our northern buddies look in horror at the 100+ temperatures here in Arizona and wonder how we can stand it. They see us draped in ice bags and neck coolers while wearing SPF 2000 hats and ask why we don’t just stay in the comfort of our A.C. all day. The obvious reason…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Democratic Club summer picnic July 15
Fran Berman The weather’s heating up and so is the political scene. Come and join your friends and like-minded neighbors for an evening bubbling with excitement. You don’t have to be a member of the Democratic Club to attend. No RSVP needed, just show up. When: 5:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2018 Where: Tennis…
Features, July 2018
In Passing
Eugene Hameroff Eugene (Gene) J. Hameroff passed away on June 24, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Born on December 20, 1921 to immigrant parents in Cleveland, Ohio, Gene is predeceased by his parents, Abraham and Sarah Hameroff; three brothers, Jack, Harry, and Allan; and his beloved sister, Sylvia. He also is predeceased by his wife,…
Features, July 2018
African Adventure
Joan Elder On May 2, 2018 I flew from JFK in New York to Johannesburg, South Africa—a 14-hour flight! My 18 fellow travelers, in what was called “the Elder Group” came from many states, but there were “no strangers.” I had invited many and some of those friends invited others, so we were all connected…
Sports, July 2018
Volunteers are essential
Eileen J Snearly “You take on and do with the best of cheer…Hooray for volunteers.” — Arleen Grubbs and Evie Levine MountainView Women’s Collegiate Tournament took place March 23-25, 2018. Congratulations to the 2018 Collegiate Golf Tournament winners. Winner: Illinois 875 (+11); Runner up: San Jose State. Thank you to the MountainView Preserve Lady…