Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) was the recent recipient of 5,900 pounds of non-perishable food items. This windfall was donated by participants in one of the largest 24-hour mountain bike events in the world. The 19th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, sponsored by Epic Rides, was held Feb. 18 through 22. Recent…
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Generals, March 2022
A Big Improvement Is in the Works
Rosemary Douglas Last November, the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) lost its warehouse storage space. The warehouse space, located on Main Street in Mammoth, had been used by TCFB to store non-perishable food supplies for at least 20 years. The Pinal County building, which housed our storage area, was deemed to be unsafe, and TCFB was…
Generals, March 2022
Save the Date! Sunday, May 1, 2022
Please join us on Sunday, May 1, for a virtual event honoring mothers and strong women. Donations and proceeds go to providing assistance to women experiencing homelessness in Tucson. Sister José Women’s Center provides safe, overnight stays for over 13,000 women a year, as well as showers, meals, laundry, clothing, and hygiene items to over 2,000…
November 2021
Holiday Happenings at Tri-Community Food Bank
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) is planning for a busy holiday season as we prepare to meet the needs of our customers who are food insecure. Food insecurity is defined as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life.” On the…
Features, September 2020
Quilters Support Kids and Pets
Linda Eisenhart and Kathryn Von Bargen This is the final article in a series featuring the SaddleBrooke Friday Quilt Club’s 2020 service activities. Service Co-Chairs Linda Crum and Janette Volz have facilitated eight projects that benefit 10 different charities! This month we will feature beneficiaries that serve children and pets. Youth on Their Own (YOTO) Arizona is…
Generals, January 2020
Bee-Cuz We Care –- A SaddleBrooke Family Affair
Marsha Camp The spirit of Christmas present filled the Vistas dining room on Dec. 17. Hosted by SBWGA-18, Lady Niners, and supported by so many others, this was our biggest charity event of the season, Bee Cuz We Care, a golf tournament to benefit the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. Yes, Mother Nature gripped us…
Generals, April 2015
Shred, recycle and donate April 20
Sue King It’s spring and time to clean house. Pack up your old paper files and outdated electronics and bring them to the Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, April 20, from 9:00 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full). The event, hosted by Long Realty-Golder Ranch, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and the Beacon…
Generals, March 2019
Sold out P.E.O. Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon amidst a winter wonderland
Smiles and laughter were abundant in the MountainView Ballroom on February 22 as 300 guests arrived for the annual P.E.O. Fashion Show and Luncheon despite the rare snowfall in the Tucson area. The attendees enjoyed a delicious luncheon and vivid spring fashions presented by Fresh Produce and Brighton Collectibles. Because of the generous support of…
Generals, March 2019
You’ll want to remember this on April 15
Barbara Barr Mark your calendar for April 15. You’ll want to remember to attend the 21st annual Fore For Kids Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke. This year’s event will be held again at the Oro Valley Country Club. There’s something for everyone! First, you have golf. Get your foursome together!…
Generals, February 2019
You’re invited to Sister Jose Women’s Center luncheon on March 3
Santa Catalina Catholic Church is hosting the fourth annual Luncheon/Silent Auction to benefit the Sister Jose Women’s Center in Tucson. For many Tucson women experiencing homelessness, Sister Jose Women’s Center is their only safe haven and the first step to recovery from homelessness. Its low-barrier day center provides unaccompanied homeless women with a stable and…