Category: Generals

Master Gardening training course

Carol Crawford The Master Gardener training course will be offered to all Pinal County residents at SaddleBrooke on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon beginning Nov. 7, and running through Feb. 13, 2020. This is an intensive 13-week lecture series given by local master gardeners, guest lecturers from the University of Arizona and other professionals…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach

September meeting to feature Golden Goose Fashion Show Nancy McCluskey-Moore Each year the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) fall kick-off general meeting features the popular “Golden Goose Fashion Show.” This year’s meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, in the MountainView ballroom. At the meeting, SBCO will provide information about its programs…

Spotlight on Advertiser: Titan Power Rentals – New Oracle Adventure Corridor!

Sarah, Jay, and Ethan Conway Titan Power Rentals is excited to announce its newest location in Oracle, better known as the “Oracle Adventure Corridor.” We are the newest certified Polaris Adventures outfitter! We are located at 760 E. American Ave. in Oracle, otherwise known as the northern edge of the Santa Catalina Mountains and at the base of Mount…

Community Circle Players: Fall dinner theatre details

Andrea Molberg For the first time, SaddleBrooke’s theatre troupe Community Circle Players (CCP) is offering two different dinner theatre productions this season—one in November and another next March. There’s no doubt that folks will be lined up when tickets go on sale Oct. 1 for the autumn performances. The November show, Cookin’ With Gus, written by Jim Brochu…

Free caregiving workshop offered

Wendy Guyton The Faith Health Alliance North (FHAN) sponsors a free annual workshop addressing issues of health and aging. This year’s gathering focuses on the caregiver. It will be held on Oct. 16, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., at Vista De La Montana United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Ln, in Catalina. Registration begins at…

Gardeners Exchange: September gardening lecture

Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange, in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners, invites you to attend “Wildlife Habitat Gardening,” presented by Kathleen Roberts, Pima County master gardener, on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 1:00 p.m., at the SaddleBrooke MountainView Ballroom West. You don’t need a bird feeder as you can turn your desert garden into a feast for…

Two new vaccines at the Health Fair

Dr. Eric Cornidez will bring an actual spinal stimulation implant and patients who have worn them successfully.

Phyllis Ketring The annual health Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Shuttles will run between the two clubhouses every ten minutes, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, as well. This year’s health fair will feature two new vaccines: Shingrix and hepatitis A. Both Walgreens and HealthWaves have a limited…

Neighbors helping Neighbors

Senior Village member Marjorie Porta and Sasha take a break from downsizing her home.

How to move on after living in paradise Stephanie Thomas No one wants to move from “the Brooke.” We have gorgeous weather, clubs, sports to keep us busy, multiple restaurants, and supportive friends, but in the back of our minds, we know that a day will come when we need to consider leaving. After eleven…