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 –…
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…
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…
The SaddleBrooke Libraries – a valued community resource Love to read, listen to audio books and watch DVDs? If so, circulation statistics at the three SaddleBrooke Libraries during the first half of 2015 show that you’re not alone. Total circulation was 33,626 items with June, usually one of the slower months at the libraries, the…
Sr. Jose Women’s Shelter located in the homeless corridor in Tucson has a need for the following: adult clothes, twin sheets, blankets (any size), towels and personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, lotions (regular or travel size) and feminine products. Men’s clothing will also be accepted and donated where needed. The clothing should…
Jerry Lujan Honor Flight is a nationwide program that flies military veterans to see their memorials in Washington, D.C. Honor Flight recognizes these veterans for their sacrifices and achievements. Top priority has been given to World War II and terminally ill Veterans from all years but Honor Flight has expanded to include Korean War and…
The Gardeners Exchange at SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Jan Campbell, area iris grower and member of the Tucson Iris society, to speak Tuesday, August 18 at 1:00 p.m. Jan’s topic, Irises That Do Well in Southern Arizona, comes from 40 years’ experience growing irises in her Tucson area gardens. Please join us in La Mesa Room…
Phyllis Ketring The University of Arizona’s (now Banner) Audiology Department will conduct free hearing tests at the Health Fair again this year. The testing will be located in the Activities Building near the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. Because this test was so popular last year, people can sign up at the fair for an appointment instead…
Nan Nasser Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, 14240 N. Oracle Road in Catalina, will host a free education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association on effective communication strategies. This will be held Friday, September 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. As verbal communication becomes more difficult with patients, you will learn new ways to connect with…
Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five day tour on October 26 through 30, 2015, to the Rustic Border Region of Arizona and New Mexico. Join us for a memorable tour to the remote parts of this region of the Colorado Plateau and Chihuahaun Desert.…