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…
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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…
Generals, January 2025
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…
Generals, January 2025
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…
Generals, January 2025
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…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Video Games But Were Afraid to Ask (Your Grandkids)
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Ken S. McAllister, PhD, speak on “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Video Games But Were Afraid to Ask (Your Grandkids)” on Sunday, Dec. 8. The meeting is held at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse Vermillion Room, with a coffee social at 9:15 a.m., and the program…
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…
Generals, November 2024
Blood Drive
Leslie Mehalek The September blood drive was a great success. We collected 64 units of blood this time around! Our next blood drive was on Nov. 9 in the MountainView ballroom from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. As of this writing, we already had 69 people signed up. The Red Cross has been staffing us…