Marcy Vernon Our various pet charities are always in need and are always thankful for your donations. Please consider dropping off any of the items listed below. Cash donations are also accepted and appreciated. The drop-off location is at the SaddleBrooke One bocce ball courts. It is the first Friday of every month. Remember, we…
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February 2025, Generals
Oracle Schools Foundation – February 2025
Starry Starry Night Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg It was a perfect clear and cool evening, very conducive for the Starry Starry Night stargazing event, which benefited the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) on Nov. 1. Chris Mobley and Terry Joyce, amateur astronomers and members of the SaddleBrooke Skygazers, collaborated in order to provide stargazing for more…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
Catalina Mountain Elks Adopt A Family Project
Marie Starjnski Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2915 “adopted” 20 kids through IMPACT of Southern Arizona, our local food bank, at Christmas time. We purchased toys, clothing, and art supplies for all, hoping to make their holiday season a lot merrier. This awesome project was made possible by the PERA and generous donations from our members.
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Loss of Hope in Youth
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Tom Miller, PhD, speak on “Loss of Hope in Youth” on Sunday, Jan. 26. The meeting is held at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse Vermillion Room, with a coffee social at 9:15 a.m., and the program begins at 9:45 a.m. Dr. Miller will discuss how some key demographic…
January 2025, Front Page
Donation Helps Food Bank Deliver
Barbara Starrett The Tri-Community Food Bank has a meals on wheels service. The agency provides food orders to qualified low-income or disabled seniors who reside in the service area of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, and Aravaipa. Qualified applicants are determined by the Food Bank. Any aid offered is done in partnership with the U.S. Department…
January 2025, Features
In Passing – January 2025
Denise Leonard Dickson Denise Leonard Dickson, 68, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, after a brave and dignified months-long battle with a variety of health issues. Denise loved her family deeply, particularly her devoted husband and best friend, Dennis Dickson. She was a rare and gifted combination of exceptional talents, and quiet, calm, thoughtful bearing. The…
January 2025, Generals
Tri-Community Food Bank—A Look Back at 2024
Marilee Jensen As 2024 has come to an end, the Tri-Community Food Band (TCFB) Board of Directors would like to extend a big thank you to the many donors, volunteers, and organizations that have assisted in meeting the TCFB mission: “Feeding Neighbors in Southeast Pinal County.” The food bank serves residents in the Copper Corridor…
January 2025, Generals
Pill Drop-Off
Are those unneeded pills taking over your medicine cabinet? The Pill Drop-Off at the Sheriff’s Office can take them! Nice volunteers will help you! Stop by and see for yourselves! Location: Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation, 63701 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. in the SaddleBrooke Mini Mart January Schedule: Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. Please,…
January 2025
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – January 2025
Are You Ready to Win Some Cash? By now, many of you have purchased your ticket(s) for the SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) Fashion Show and Luncheon on Feb. 4 and 5 at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. As always, an added attraction is our cash raffle. Last year, 10 lucky ladies each day walked away…
January 2025, Generals
100th Blood Drive!
Leslie and Tom Mehalek The November blood drive was a great success. We collected 92 units of blood thanks to all of our wonderful donors! Our 100th blood drive at SaddleBrooke was on Jan. 4 in the MountainView ballroom! As of this writing, we had 62 people signed up! The Red Cross has been staffing…