Karin Bivens On Feb. 25 and 26 the 7th annual Winter Masters Distance Invitational was again sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Swim Club. The meet was held at the newly renovated Oro Valley Aquatic Center’s Olympic-size pool. What was particularly challenging, however, was Mother Nature’s surprise winter storm that arrived on Sunday, dropping temperatures and bringing snow,…
Sharon Scanlan Join us for a concert presented by the Sonoran Bells, the premier handbell choir in the Tucson area. This ensemble is directed by Shannon Casey, former handbell director at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church (Vista UMC). Our current Director of Music Ministries Jane Anderson is one of the bell ringers. This…
Boot Prints—Frank Earnest Diana Smith Born in Rochester, Minn., to a family of doctors, Frank Earnest knows something about taking the scenic route to come full circle. In his life, much like in his hiking, Frank started down his chosen path, embracing experiences along the way, before returning to the place he started. Frank first began hiking…
Oh, What a Night! Ann Vernon With a record-breaking 270 attendees, this year’s Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling Gala was a huge success! Great energy floated around the ballroom as people socialized and bid on silent auction items or signed up for fixed-price events. The live auction bidding was very spirited! A special thank you to…
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Judy Saks There were many happy hearts and heartfelt feelings when the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club held its belated Valentine’s party on Feb. 16. This time we went off-site to a new place, Whiskey Roads. This restaurant and bar is located at the back of the Foothills Mall and features a nice, big dance floor.…