Micki Wilverding 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…
Category: September 2014
Generals, September 2014
Paw Print tributes
A Paw Print Tribute is the purrrrfect gift for someone’s special day, a thank you, the holidays or in sympathy. Pet lovers will appreciate that 100% of the donation goes to a local rescue pet’s medical needs (donation is sent directly to the vet office). Donations of any amount are welcome! You can even personalize…
Front Page, September 2014
SaddleBrooke Health Fair welcomes U of A Medical Center to annual event
Phyllis Ketring The Health Fair is pleased to once again welcome the University of Arizona Medical Center to the annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair. UAMC will bring several specialists this year. The UA College of Pharmacy will be on hand to do free screenings for blood sugar, cholesterol and more. The College of Pharmacy also will…
Generals, September 2014
The Institute for Judaic Services – 2014 High Holy Days
We are proud to announce that the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies at SaddleBrooke will be providing High Holy Days Services for the twelfth consecutive year. We are also pleased to announce that Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, who has conducted the Services at SaddleBrooke in 2006 and in 2011-2013, will be back. He has many…
Front Page, September 2014
The Golden Goose named Rural Small Business of the Year
Ron Andrea The Golden Goose Thrift Shop has been selected as the 2014 Rural Small Business of the Year by the Pima County Small Business Commission. The award will be presented on September 9 at the Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Pima County Administration Building on Congress Street. Just a few of the factors…
Generals, September 2014
Fall Art and Craft Fair registration dates announced
Pat Schifano Wow! Over 100 talented resident artisans are getting ready for the Fall Fair which will be held on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the MountainView Clubhouse and Patios. The Palo Verde Bistro will be open for lunch so shoppers can take a welcomed break and go back for…
Generals, September 2014
ILR fall class registration is underway
Leigh Leuthold Are you looking for a fun way to keep your mind active and interact with interesting people? Then consider registering for one or more classes this fall. The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) has once again assembled an intriguing course schedule. ILR is an organization developed by and for the residents of…
Generals, September 2014
Tucson Chamber Artists to open Vista Fine Arts concert series October 12
Donna Langwig Southern Arizona’s professional chamber ensemble honors the 200th anniversary of the National Anthem and other folk and spiritual music celebrated as national treasures. Tucson Chamber Artists (TCA), entering its second decade as Tucson’s professional chamber choir, opens the 2014/15 acclaimed Vista Fine Arts series on Sunday, October 12 at 3:00 p.m. at Vista de…
Generals, September 2014
Institute for Learning in Retirement – September 2014
Meet the instructors SaddleBrooke is very fortunate to have residents who are experts in many fields and volunteer as faculty for the ILR. Their courses are two hour sessions each ranging from two to six weeks in length. The courses cover a wide range of topics such as medicine, fine arts, literature, music, law, history,…
Generals, September 2014
Golder Ranch Emergency transport services
Dick Fleming Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD) is required by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to charge for ambulance transport services at rates established by ADHS. This is a new charge for residents of SaddleBrooke as GRFD services were previously free. The average bill for an ambulance service is approximately $1,200, which is…