Karen Schickedanz By now you’ve hopefully heard about the exciting new multimedia presentation about the Grand Canyon that’s debuting at SaddleBrooke next month. Called Ongtupqa, it features narration, music and visual art to explore the Hopi connection to the canyon. The word Ongtupqa translates from the Hopi language as “salt canyon.” It’s the tribe’s word…
Spring tour announced for Palm Springs and Death Valley Jim Cowlin Two iconic locations are the featured destinations on a seven-day/six-night bus tour to California sponsored by the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries. The tour will be on March 20-26, 2019. First up are two nights in Palm Springs, the legendary home of Hollywood movie stars.…
New clothing helps build kids’ self esteem Nancy McCluskey-Moore and Camille Esterman For the past 22 years Kids’ Closet has been providing children with new school clothing to raise their self-esteem and encourage school attendance. Twice each school year, in the fall and spring, thousands of students from nearby rural communities arrive at the Kids’…
Karen Brungardt It is time again for the third annual “Celebration of Watercolor” art show, where seven SaddleBrooke Watercolor artists will showcase their original works! The show will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a one-day event, so you want to make sure to come to this special…
Karyle Steele The Network works with Pima Animal Care Center, Pinal Animal Care Center and several rescue groups of homeless pets. We provide financial support for the medical needs of the pets to get them healthy and adopted. We have a monthly pick-up service of gently used clean towels, linens, blankets (no electrics), sheets, pet…
Dick Kroese SaddleBrooke Plant Based support group again met at the Bistro and enjoyed the wonderful plant dishes that Chef Alan Lambert has on his nightly menu. It was a wonderful night and something that all of us will remember as fun. It was a delight to share time with those that are doing the…
Join us on Friday morning as we explore the Word of God to learn what He would like us to be and to do. Discussion, fellowship and study are at the heart of our gatherings. Join us for breakfast at the Mesquite Grill at MountainView at 8:00 a.m. for relaxed fellowship. Had breakfast by…
Ed Davis, American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 The members of the American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 wish to thank the readers of this publication for their support of our August 25 charity golf tournament. Thanks to your kind and generous support, local homeless and ‘at risk’ veterans will continue to receive the…
Eileen J Snearly The First Tee is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. The First Tee is supported by the PGA Tour and The Champions Tour. It also has a major presence at the Tucson Open on the Senior Tour. This First Tee…
Jane Gromelski Night Club 2 Step, is a dance invented by Buddy Schwimmer. Its pattern is quick, quick, slow. That’s pretty dry. It is actually a more relaxed, easy to learn dance. It is one of my favorites. We use it at both Ballroom and Western dances. It is a great dance for ballads or…