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…
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July 2024, Sports
Verde Sputters June Update
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…
Clubs & Classes, April 2024
Catalina Mountain Elks Easter Clothe-A-Child
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…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Religion, Identity, and Encounter in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
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…
March 2024, Generals
Annual Food Drive March 4-16
Nancy McCluskey-Moore The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) annual Food Drive is accepting donations of food, as well as money, to support the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth. TCFB serves needy families living in Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, and the Dudleyville/Aravaipa area. On a monthly basis, TCFB serves about 530 households (1,565 people). In…
Generals, February 2024
Great SaddleBrooke Blood Drive—Let’s Do It Again!
Michael and Laurie Lien Our first blood drive for 2024 was a wonderful success. We collected 80 units of blood. Let’s do it again on March 16 at the MountainView ballroom from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have 69 people signed up already. We only have 32 openings left, which means you should make…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
“How Will Our World Change on January 20, 2025?”
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers meetings are now held at the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse Vermillion Room on Sunday mornings, with a coffee social at 9:15 a.m. and the program beginning at 9:45 a.m. We are proud to have Thomas P. Miller, Ph.D., speak to us on “How Will Our World Change on January 20, 2025?” on…
Front Page, February 2024
Join the Annual SBCO Food Drive to Prevent Hunger
Nancy McCluskey-Moore The 26th Annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive will gather donations of food and money to support the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth. TCFB serves needy families living in Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, and the Dudleyville/Aravaipa area. Donations from SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch helped to provide bimonthly emergency food boxes…
Generals, February 2024
2023: Another Busy Year for the Food Bank
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) has more than 500 families, with 1,500 individuals registered and eligible to receive twice-a-month food boxes. These families are our neighbors in Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, and Dudleyville. In 2023 the generosity of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents, especially during the annual SBCO Food Drive, enabled the TCFB…
Generals, February 2024
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program
Drop off your unused prescription medications! Location: Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation located at 63701 East SaddleBrooke Blvd. in the SaddleBrooke Mini Mart. February Schedule: Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. Requirements: • Please, no liquids, syringes, creams, or sharp needles. • Pills must be in a sealed plastic bag(s) (Ziplocs or other similar product)—no…