Punch Howarth Part I of this essay on marches covered their history, military and circus marches and before going on, the title above needs explanation. Marchons-Marchons starts the chorus of a song by Rouget de Lisle that became musically the greatest of all national anthems, the March La Marseillaise and was arranged for orchestra by Berlioz.…
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Generals, August 2015
Oracle School District
The Oracle School District invites you to come by their Stuff the Bus paper drive on August 15, 2015. The Mountain Vista Elementary School National Junior Honor Society students will be at the SaddleBrooke Minit Market from 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. and then at SaddleBrooke Ranch from 10:15 a.m. until noon. Past donations have been…
Generals, August 2015
Oracle Piano Society purchases former lodge; will turn building into performance and arts center
Val Bembenek The Oracle Piano Society, widely known for presenting high caliber classical music performance events along with sponsoring regional youth music education programs, has announced it will soon have its own permanent home in Oracle. The three year old nonprofit is purchasing the former Oracle Masonic Lodge, a 3,600 square foot building for $200,000,…
Generals, August 2015
Last chance for summer fitness specials
This is your last chance to purchase SaddleBrooke HOA Two’s summer specials. The specials end August 31, though they do not expire for six months. The first special is only $400 for 10 one hour sessions or for 20 half hour sessions, a $50 savings! The second special is $400 for 8 one hour sessions…
Generals, August 2015
Master Gardener Program — College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Volunteers make a difference Kathie Griffin The SaddleBrooke Master Gardener Volunteers love gardening and can’t stop talking about the unique challenges in growing plants in the high desert. As a part of University of Arizona Pinal Cooperative Extension, our mission is to provide the public with research-based home horticultural information through educational programs and projects.…
Generals, August 2015
Hello, “Jewel” generation
We are now up and running on our website: www.jewelgeneration.com. If this is your first time visiting our site, Jewel is an acronym for Journal for Experienced Women Enjoying Life. Our website is still very basic but we are working hard to expand it as we get more volunteers to help with articles and informational…
Generals, August 2015
Wonder what SaddleBrooke Troop Support does?
SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) continues its good works for the military, both active duty and veterans. Your donations support many ongoing projects that supply food and clothing to those in need. Every month STS purchases food items worth $300 and delivers them along with any donated food to three military food banks in the Tucson…
Generals, August 2015
Unit Happenings
Unit 3 South Frank Strubel July fourth is always a party day – so John and Barbara Fortino used the evening to invite everyone to their lovely backyard to celebrate Independence Day. About 45 people attended the ice cream social and neighbors brought cookies, red, white and blue cupcakes and chocolate fudge brownies. Hmmm –…
Generals, August 2015
SaddleBrooke Community-Outreach Happenings
Walkathon scheduled for October 24 Nan Nasser Get ready to join the hundreds of walkers of all ages and some four footed friends as they head out on the annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Walkathon. The date is October 24 starting at the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse parking lot with warm-ups led by Vital Moves beginning at 7:30…
Generals, August 2015
Kids’ Closet update
Melanie Stout Did you know that every year Kids’ Closet provides close to 3,000 wardrobes to needy children within our tri-county community? In addition to shoes, clothing and books the children also receive soap, toothpaste and a toothbrush. The older children, third grade and above, enjoy picking up a small bag of unopened hotel toiletries…