Renee Mazin Authors give us heroes to root for and to follow. Sometimes we like our heroes to be invincible. Other times, we accept the flaws that make them more human. Their age may not matter, nor nationality, nor day job. But they need to be clever, agile, familiar with weapons, or handy in a…
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Generals, October 2021
Cycling for Fun and Furry Friends
Joy Wegner, Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues Why would residents of SaddleBrooke be excited about the El Tour de Tucson cycling event coming up on Nov. 20? Because it’s a fun, fantastic cycling event, and you can cycle to raise funds for Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues! El Tour…
Generals, October 2021
Denial Is Not a River in Egypt…
Sheryl Kocher “I got a new watch.” “What kind is it?” “11:30.” Sound familiar? Hearing loss sneaks up on you. People start mumbling, or an old friend calls, and you have to let them talk a few minutes before you know who it is. You call customer service, but you can’t understand them because they have…
Generals, October 2021
It’s Back
Some of you may have noticed that the prescription bottle collection was discontinued during the summer. The shelters were overwhelmed with the containers and had requested a hiatus. Recently, we were asked to resume the collection. To donate your used, empty, clean, label- and adhesive-free prescription bottles that have a childproof cap, go to the…
Generals, October 2021
October at the Golden Goose
Time to fall in love with the Goose again! Join us in October for spooktacular savings on all your needs for fall. Our high-end fall clothing is here and waiting to adorn you. Looking for the perfect Halloween costume? Look no further than the Goose. October is golden at the Goose! The Golden Goose Fashion Show at the MountainView…
Generals, October 2021
SaddleBrooke TWO Board Adopts Pickleball as an Amenity and Partially Funds Expansion
Raymond H. Goettsch At the Sept. 10 work session, the SaddleBrooke Homeowners Association Two (SaddleBrooke TWO) considered the request by the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) that SaddleBrooke TWO adopt the pickleball program as a funded amenity and contribute $280,000 to the long-planned expansion of eight new courts at the Ridgeview location. After more than an…
Generals, October 2021
No Child Should Go to Bed Hungry
Rosemary Douglas The primary mission of the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) is to provide emergency food to our needy neighbors so that no child goes to bed hungry. TCFB provides food boxes twice monthly to more than 350 families. We also offer some financial assistance for rent and/or utilities, once annually. The food bank has…
Generals, October 2021
New Technology to Assist Hearing
Please join us on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom as the audiology team from Sonoran Ear, Nose, and Throat presents the newest advancements in technology to assist hearing. Jamie Landau, Au.D. and Amanda Kester Au.D. will be discussing various options and devices that go above and beyond the traditional hearing…
Generals, October 2021
Message from the Mayor
Mayor Joe Winfield, Oro Valley When I’m out and about in Oro Valley, I often hear Oro Valley business owners say how SaddleBrooke is such an important customer base—vital to their economic strength and success. I couldn’t agree more. Thank you, SaddleBrooke! You may not technically be within Oro Valley town limits, but you are…
Generals, October 2021
Oracle Schools Foundation’s Spring Fling Auction
Ann Vernon We all know that persistence and patience pay off, but, for me, patience has been a struggle, as I am anxious to get on with a post-COVID life. On the other hand, I am optimistically persisting with plans for the Oracle Schools Foundation’s Spring Fling Auction (formerly the Gala), which will be held…