Ken Robinson, LTC, United States Army (Ret.) When a volunteer places a wreath on a veteran’s grave on National Wreaths Across America Day, we encourage them to speak that veteran’s name aloud, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and reflect on that person and their life. Along with our wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries throughout…
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General, December 2020
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Time to ‘Re-Member’ the Network Marcy Vernon To say that 2020 has been an unusual year for us at SB Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) is clearly an understatement. Over COVID-19 concerns we cancelled our large group fundraising events. Accordingly, it is quite humbling to report that our loyal and generous members continued to send in…
General, November 2020
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Time to ‘Re-Member’ the Network Karyle Steele It’s clearly an understatement to say that 2020 has been an unusual year for us at SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network. Over COVID-19 concerns we cancelled our large group fundraising events. It is quite humbling to report that our loyal and generous members continued to send in donations even…
Generals, September 2020
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Monthly Pick Up Program Change Karyle Steele Over the last five years, our monthly pick up program of pet items and linens has grown substantially. As a result, we no longer have the resources to handle the volume of donations in an efficient manner. Therefore, we are asking residents to drop off their donations. The…
Generals, August 2020
2020 Health Fair Canceled
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The SaddleBrooke Health Fair Planning Committee has regretfully decided to cancel this year’s Health Fair scheduled on October 24. This is the first time that the fair has been canceled in nearly 23 years. After a detailed discussion on masks, social distancing, limited exhibits, and restricted attendance, it was decided that…
Generals, August 2020
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Pet Rescue to the Rescue Carol Merlini SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network came to the rescue by contributing $2,000 to Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter & Rescues, Inc. (Friends of Pinal) to put toward the purchase of a much needed dental machine to be used in the clinic of the Pinal County Animal Care and…
Generals, August 2020
Donations Needed for Refugees Hit Hard by COVID-19 Pandemic
Leslie Fore The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone and especially the most vulnerable. The Santa Catalina Catholic Church Refugee Ministry (part of the Social Awareness and Justice Ministry) will be collecting items to help refugees who have suffered greatly due to loss of employment, crowded housing conditions, and a lack of basic necessities. The items…
Generals, July 2020
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Another Happy Tail Carole Rossof There’s a new cat in SaddleBrooke. Meet Abby (formerly Avalon), adopted from Oro Valley Animal Rescue and Rehab. She was literally adopted overnight. SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) saw a photo of Abby, a beautiful Maine Coon, on Facebook. Not 10 minutes later, SBPRN received a call from Sharon and…
Generals, July 2020
Donations Needed for Refugees Hit Hard by COVID-19 Pandemic
Leslie Fore The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone and especially the most vulnerable. The Santa Catalina Catholic Church Refugee Ministry (part of the Social Awareness and Justice Ministry) will be collecting items to help refugees who have suffered greatly due to loss of employment, crowded housing conditions, and a lack of basic necessities. The items…
Generals, June 2020
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Cinny, Another Happy Tail Carole Rossof There is a new senior fur baby in SaddleBrooke, adopted by Barbara and Dick Sprouls. Let’s welcome Cinny, a nine-year-old lab mix from Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue (LOVAR). The Sprouls have always had large dogs and decided it was time to make their home complete by adopting again. The…