Mountains in Our Backyard—The Catalinas!

The Return of Our Snowbird Crafters

Move Over, Ms. Mystrie, Agatha Christie Is Coming!

7th Annual SaddleBrooke Skin Cancer Research Fundraiser November 16

Kannally Ranch hike

Karen Schickedanz Enjoying a pre-Christmas hike in Oracle State Park are SaddleBrooke Hiking Club members (from left) Miriam Solomon, Karen Wendlandt, hiking guide Susan Hollis and Donna O’Shea. In the background is the historic Kannally Ranch. Neil Kannally came to the area in 1902 and homesteaded the land that eventually became the park. In 1976…

Tucson Troop Support – January 2015

Marines honored at the dinner dance, left to right: Marine Captain Zachary Knight, Military Food Banks Chair Moose Creighton, STS President George Bidwell and Marine First Sergeant Jason Hamm.

STS hosts successful dinner dance George Bidwell The SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) had a very successful Dinner Dance this past October. After a sumptuous dinner prepared by Chef Robert, we had entertainment provided by Shawne Cryderman of Unit 49. Working with a small entertainment crew, Shawne provided a unique variety show. Shawne emceed the show…

A Classic Country Christmas

Photos by Roger Carter

A Classic Country Christmas was performed by Lonely Street Productions on December 17 at the DesertView Performing Arts Center. Featured soloists were Michael Goodman and Kaci Bays. Among the songs performed were Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer, Santa Claus Boogie, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, Santa Looks A Lot Like Daddy, Christmas Time Is…

Oracle School District – January 2015

Big changes for the Oracle School District Dennis Blauser The Oracle School District is very excited about several key projects designed to provide a higher quality, more positive learning environment for its students. The Oracle School District administration and Governing Board has worked hard to maximize its limited financial resources. Through careful planning, the District…

It’s an Ace!

Donna Barnard scored an ace on MountainView No. 13 on November 30. She used her 7 iron, and recorded the second hole in one of her career. The witnesses were Betty Cole, Rick Cole and Colin Barnard. Congratulations, Donna!

Computer Club updates

Dennis Korger Carlton Wiens and Judy Spencer will present a preview of OS X Yosemite and iOS 8, the recently released operating systems for Apple products. After retiring from a career in education, Judy staffed the Apple Store Genius Bar in Phoenix for several years. Carlton has been our lead Mac instructor for longer than…