Category: August 2016

SaddleBrooke Master Gardener event August 24

La Hacienda Club at SaddleBrooke Ranch Wednesday, August 24, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners will be available to answer your landscape and garden questions on design, plant selection, plant care and maintenance, irrigation and identification and treatment for pests and diseases. We’ll be located near the Bistro so you can…

Thank you, SaddleBrooke

Collecting sodas

D. A. Nanna During the Fourth of July weekend, SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) put out a call for its second annual Sodas for The Troops drive. Throughout the year STS supplies the Military Lounge (MLO) at Tucson International Airport with sodas, snacks and toiletries for active service members and their families traveling through the airport.…

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

New lecture in September Friends of the SaddleBrooke Libraries is pleased to announce that Larry Stillman will present A Member of the Tribe: The true story of America’s first (and only) Jewish Indian Chief. The lecture will reveal the fascinating and little-known story of Solomon Bibo, an immigrant Indian trader who was elected “Chief” of…

Tests and shots at October Health Fair

Bring expired meds and old eyeglasses for collection at the Health Fair.

Phyllis Ketring This year’s Health Fair welcomes back popular screeners and exhibitors. * Immunizations for flu and pneumonia, including the super Prevnar 13® pneumonia protection * Shingles vaccine will require advance sign-up. Information will be available before the fair. * HealthWaves will conduct full diagnostic lab tests at a reasonable rate. University of Arizona Pharmaceutical…

Oracle State Park weekend programs for nature lovers

Val Bembenek Programs exploring the natural world and sky are featured during August and September at Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education. The park is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Except as noted, programs are free with park admission of $7 per car at the main gate on Mt.…

Health Night Out August 22

Phyllis Ketring Health Night Out will be on Monday, August 22. The topic will be Personalized Treatment for Breast Cancer – a 21st century approach, and the speaker is Dr. Michele Ley. Incredible strides are being made in the field of breast cancer. More and more, your oncologist can determine an effective treatment customized for…

Golden Goose construction update

You may have noticed that the Goose is spreading its wings! If you have not had a chance to visit the Goose recently, to either shop or donate, you might not have noticed the updates. First and very important, the drop-off area has changed. It is now on the west (front) side of the building,…

Unit Happenings

Villas II residents celebrate July 4 Susan Fusco The heat of the afternoon on July 4 did not keep Villas II residents from celebrating their nation’s birthday party. They gathered in the driveway and in the street in front of the home of Phoebe and Timm Bax for their annual party. Timm and Phoebe had…