Sherry Kaplan Looking for a fun way to help local kids? Look no further than an upcoming Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) fundraiser. OSF’s mission is to provide financial and related support to ensure that every Oracle student has unlimited opportunity to succeed. One of its efforts is to provide scholarships for children to attend preschool…
There is nothing more important to good governance of an HOA than electing top-quality individuals to the HOA board of directors. At its Community Information meeting on Friday, Oct. 20 (please note the change from the previous date of Oct. 11), United SaddleBrooke will discuss the upcoming HOA board elections and provide a perspective on…
TJ Duffy SaddleBrooke residents and guests can make a significant contribution to the fight against skin cancer by attending, bidding on, and donating to the Skin Cancer Research Fundraiser Silent Auction on Nov. 11. The University of Arizona Cancer Center/Skin Cancer Institute (SCI), nationally recognized for advances in skin cancer research; the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club…
The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting its bi-monthly Mental Health Focus at Santa Catalina Catholic Church’s parish hall at 14380 N. Oracle Rd. on Nov. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southern Arizona will be presenting. You will learn about who’s at risk, contributing factors, the…
Nick Mares Looking for some fun? We are about to get the ball rolling, or should we say putting! SaddleBrooke’s Monday Mixers is a putting group for couples and singles, and is open to all SaddleBrooke residents. You do not have to be a golfer, all you need is the desire to have fun and meet new people. We will even provide…
Every year, the Wags & Walkers volunteers at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) set up a few tables at the annual “I Don’t Want It” Sale. This year is no exception. Join us on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 11 a.m. at our For Pet’s Sake Boutique. We will have a wonderful variety of…
Al Weigel We are excited to announce that Susan Sterling, co-founder of Community Circle Players (CCP), will be the director for our March 2024 production. While a specific play hasn’t been selected, Susan, along with others on the CCP Executive Committee, is focused on selecting the most amusing and pleasurable dinner theater production for SaddleBrooke…
Stuart Watkins Bring your pets, even horses, to the Blessing of the Animals Event at Vista United Methodist Church on Oct. 21. Here is a quote from Pastor Fred Baum when I asked how the event would be handled: “People bring their animals to Vista Church’s patio. They are blessed there individually after a short…
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) will be a busy place for the next few months. Our wonderful volunteers will run holiday programs and assist with other special projects. October: Emergency-type, non-washable, single-use blankets will be distributed from our lobby during the month of October. Some of our clients are challenged with housing issues such…
Riley Jackson The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is sponsoring a lottery to introduce new and current residents of SaddleBrooke, who are not already lifetime subscribers (members), to the ILR Education Program. Five lucky winners will each be awarded a free registration to the course of their choice in the spring (January through March)…