As we look back at 2025, the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) Board of Directors would like to thank the many donors, volunteers, and organizations that have assisted the TCFB in meeting its mission, “Feeding Neighbors in Southeast Pinal County,” by serving residents who demonstrate need in the Southeastern area of Pinal County in the communities…
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February 2026, Generals
‘Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs’ at OHS March 8
Edward Larsen Join us for an Oracle Historical Society (OHS) speaker event. Catesby Suter will present “Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs” at the OHS Acadia Ranch Museum, 825 E. Mount Lemmon Hwy., Oracle, Ariz., on March 8 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $5 (free for OHS members). Catesby Suter has…
Generals, January 2026
Come Sing with Voices in the Oaks in our 10th Anniversary Season
Lu Legel Do you enjoy singing but aren’t sure where or how to find a group? Sing in the car or shower and are ready for prime time? Did you sing years ago and are a little rusty? We would love to connect with you, because we are looking for singers to join us. Voices…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
DAR Honors Edie Crall for Outstanding Community Service
Janet Knowles Mrs. Edie Crall of SaddleBrooke, Ariz., was recently honored by Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for her dedicated service to children in the Oracle School District. Mrs. Crall accepted the DAR Community Service Award on Nov. 13 at a meeting of the DAR El Presidio Chapter, held at the Sun City Oro…
Generals, December 2025
Tri-Community Food Bank Seeing an Increase in Need for Emergency Food Assistance
Marilee Jensen As I write this article for the SaddleBrooke December newsletters, approximately 135,000 Tucsonans are not receiving their November SNAP benefits. This lapse creates great hardship for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. While the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) cannot provide the amount of food that SNAP provides, we are stepping up to…
October 2025, Generals
Summer Wrap-Up at Tri-Community Food Bank
Marilee Jensen The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) Board is thankful for the many food bank volunteers who continued to provide food and hygiene products to our clients during the summer months. The volunteers delivered food boxes to clients in high temperatures and prepared food boxes without air conditioning when the unit went out in the…
June 2025, Generals
Recognizing the Dedicated Board of Directors of Senior Village at SaddleBrooke
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered by volunteers, proudly recognizes the outstanding leadership of its board of directors. These dedicated individuals play a vital role in ensuring the smooth governance and continued success of services that support residents in aging in place. We extend our sincere appreciation to all board members: Chair Carol…
Clubs & Classes, June 2025
MOAA News
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its recent meeting on April 19 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s president, retired Col. Kurt McMillen, U.S. Army, during which members were updated on the chapter’s…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Tri-Community Food Bank Celebrates Its Volunteers
Marilee Jensen On March 26 the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) held a luncheon at DeMarco’s Restaurant in Oracle to thank the many volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to provide nutritious food for families in need in the Copper Corridor communities of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, Dudleyville, and Aravaipa. The food bank volunteers included…
April 2025, Features
Rockin’ 4 Heroes Continues to Give Back
Kathy Sinnott Rockin’ 4 Heroes is committed to generating awareness of the service and sacrifice of First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. This nonprofit organization continues supporting our hero groups beyond hosting an annual free concert. We have a wonderful circle of ‘friends and family’ who gave, and continue to give, their…