Nancy McCluskey-Moore SaddleBrooke residents generously supported the Holiday Adopt program, providing support for 66 families, consisting of 184 children and 106 adults living in Mammoth and San Manuel. The number of families requesting assistance from the annual Holiday Adopt program decreased this year, because the school district focused mainly on the elementary school-aged children, and…
Barbara Barr Bengen Join Metaphysical Explorations for an engaging talk with Dr. Brad West, a naturopathic physician, as he explores the captivating world of energy medicine on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Activity Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for socializing and registering visitors. Visitors and non-members are asked for…
The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit is available to taxpayers for contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations (QCO) that provide immediate basic needs to residents of Arizona, such as food, clothing, shelter, and health care. Tri-Community Food Bank is a QCO (code 20463), which allows interested individuals to reduce their state tax liability for monetary donations made…
EJ Snearly The MountainView/Preserve Ladies Golf Association chose SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) as the charity receiving funds from the “BEE A Friend” event. The check was presented to SBCO by President Marcy Tixier and Vice President Joyce Deutch.
Charlotte James The Golden Goose Thrift Shop accepts and picks up clothing donations. The Goose gifts 100% of its profits to IMPACT of Southern Arizona (formerly Catalina Community Services) and SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, two nonprofit charities providing services to local children, families, and seniors. Clothing is the number-one seller at the Golden Goose! Clothing donations…
Thanks to the support of our wonderful SaddleBrooke neighbors, Wags & Walkers was able to donate over $2,000 to Pima Animal Care Center for special equipment for flight-risk dogs to be used when they go to a foster or adoptive home. This equipment will help keep them safe while they are adjusting to their new…
Leslie Mehalek The July blood drive was a wonderful success. We collected 84 units of blood. This is incredible for a summer blood drive! Let’s do it again on Sept. 14 at the MountainView ballroom from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have 40 people signed up already. We have lots of openings left, which…
BK Koch The Verde Sputters snowbirds have taken flight to escape our sunshine weather. Our desert Verde Sputters will bravely carry on until their return. For the month of June, Carolyn McLean and Donna Bujnovsky will greet you at sign-in, starting at 8 a.m. for the summer. Course set-up will be Jay Dunn and Sue…
Marie Starjnski On March 16, 26 children from Roadrunner Elementary School were surprised with a visit from the Easter Bunny, a $150 shopping spree for clothing per child, an Easter basket, a new pillow and pillow case, and a book bag with three new books each. The children were also treated to a pizza party…
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Daisy Vargas, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Religious Studies, University of Arizona, College of Humanities, speak on “Religion, Identity, and Encounter in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands” on Sunday, April 21, at 9:45 a.m. This talk will focus on how Mexican Catholic religious practices aid and inform the maintenance…