John Adams After temporarily halting tours due to COVID-19, visitors will again have the opportunity to visit Biosphere 2, designated as one of “50 must see wonders of the world” by LIFE magazine. Beginning Friday August 7, Biosphere 2 opened its gates to the public with a special treat: during a self-guided tour around the…
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Chuck Stump as an instructor in the ILR program. Chuck has had aviation as a vocation and avocation for over 35 years. Chuck’s interest in flying started at the age of nine when he experienced his first flight in a DC-3 from…
Wreaths Across America When a volunteer places a wreath on a veteran’s grave on National Wreaths Across America (WAA) Day, we encourage them to speak that veteran’s name aloud, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and reflect on that person and their life. Along with our wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries throughout the country, WAA…
Theatre News from Community Circle Players in SaddleBrooke Shawne Cryderman As Shakespeare’s Falstaff observed, discretion is the better part of valor—and so he lived to fight another day. That is not an exact quote but it sums up Community Circle Players’ decision to abandon, for now, its plans to present a show this November. Not…
SBCO 2020 Annual Walkathon Canceled Nancy McCLusky-Moore Since 1997, hundreds of SaddleBrookers have joined SaddleBrooke Community Outreach’s signature fundraising event, the annual SBCO Walkathon. The funds raised through sponsorships and registrations are used to provide a multitude of opportunities for kids residing in the Copper Corridor to succeed. Annually, SBCO touches the lives of approximately 5,000…
Katrina Calderon, Marketing & Outreach Manager Youth On Their Own is proud to announce the new board leadership positions for the Fiscal Year 2020-21: President: Jay Peskoe, Automotive Gold President-Elect: Sean Denlinger, NOVA Home Loans Past President: Deb Salaiz, Raytheon Treasurer: Julie Stevenson, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Secretary: Eva Murzaite, Interiors In Design Youth On Their Own…
Autism Society of Southern Arizona Innovative and Interactive Virtual Online Experience The Autism Society of Southern Arizona will host the 14th Annual Autism Virtual Walk & Interactive Resource Fair on Saturday, September 26. This year’s event will be a virtual online experience featuring our opening ceremonies and online resource fair with exhibitors. Participants are encouraged…
Roger Swett At this point in the year it’s time, once again, to start thinking about showing our gratitude to the SaddleBrooke TWO employees for their hard work and dedication to our community. In spite of the many challenges this year, our employees have been steadfast in performing their duties with incredible professionalism. Many of…
Monthly Pick Up Program Change Karyle Steele Over the last five years, our monthly pick up program of pet items and linens has grown substantially. As a result, we no longer have the resources to handle the volume of donations in an efficient manner. Therefore, we are asking residents to drop off their donations. The…
Zann Wilson Your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners invite you to join our virtual Community Education via Zoom on Thursday, September 17, at 1 p.m. Arizona time. Scott Richardson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biologist, will present Backyard Bats. Scott has responsibility over the previously endangered lesser long-nosed bat. Scott first became interested in bats while working…