November Reads to Spark Gratitude and Lift Your Spirits Jodi Delahunt Hubbell As the holiday season approaches, we naturally reflect on what truly matters: family, friendships, and life’s small joys. Books offer gentle and comforting reminders of gratitude and the beauty in everyday moments. Whether you’re reflecting on your blessings or seeking heartwarming stories, here…
Category: November 2024
November 2024, Generals
Oracle Schools Foundation – November 2024
The Oracle Schools Foundation Is Now an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization Dale Farland The Oracle Schools Foundation, the fundraising organization providing free Kindergarten Prep (preschool) for three-year-old and four-year-old children of the Oracle School District, has just been designated as an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization (AZQCO)! What a great way to kick off our 10-year…
November 2024, Generals
Unit Happenings – November 2024
Unit 14 Is on a Roll EJ Snearly The last Unit 14 get-together was on Oct. 9. This was a food truck event by Flaming Heart BBQ with Kevin Risner. Unit 14 was well represented and organized by Betsy Clark. Members brought their chairs and sat at tables already set in place on E. Rose…
November 2024, Generals
TCFB Is an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization
The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit is available to taxpayers for contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations (QCO) that provide immediate basic needs to residents of Arizona, such as food, clothing, shelter, and health care. Tri-Community Food Bank is a QCO (code 20463), which allows interested individuals to reduce their state tax liability for monetary donations made…
November 2024, Generals
With Funding from SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, the Tri-Community Food Bank Purchased a Much-Needed Freezer
Marilee Jensen Due to the increased number of families served in the communities of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, and Dudleyville and the increased amount of frozen food offered, the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) greatly needed a new walk-in freezer. Thanks to funding from SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, a new walk-in freezer was purchased and installed. Among…
November 2024, Generals
Tri-Community Food Bank and the Holidays
Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) is preparing to provide holiday meals and special offerings during November and December, all made possible due to TCFB’s generous donors, particularly from SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch. November In November, customers will receive their two emergency food boxes, a full Thanksgiving dinner, and a soft, warm blanket for each member of…
November 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – November 2024
Happy Tail: Rigby Romayne Trudo A precious little puppy was dropped off under the portico in SaddleBrooke One on Aug. 16, 2024. He was handed off to a bystander, with the person saying, “The owner can’t afford to keep him,” and then she drove off. No one knew who she was or where she came…
November 2024, Generals
SBCO Accepts Donation
EJ Snearly The MountainView/Preserve Ladies Golf Association chose SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) as the charity receiving funds from the “BEE A Friend” event. The check was presented to SBCO by President Marcy Tixier and Vice President Joyce Deutch.
Generals, November 2024
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – November 2024
Grant Supports Oracle School District’s Kindergarten Prep Program Nancy McCluskey-Moore The Oracle School District provides a Kindergarten Preparation program free of charge to all three- and four-year-old children living in the district. Half-day classes are held at Mountain Vista Elementary School. Since pre-kindergarten education is not funded by the State of Arizona, this program is…
November 2024, Generals
We’re Going to Have Fun at the Wisconsin Party!
Barbara Barr Bengen Did you save the date of Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at SaddleBrooke One? That’s the date for the 2025 annual Wisconsin Party. You don’t want to miss out on this great time! Every year we have even more fun than we did the year before! The 2025 Wisconsin Party is headed by…