EJ Snearly On Jan. 14 two members of MPLNiners from SaddleBrooke presented a check to their chosen charity, Beads of Courage, from a Christmas event in December. Beads of Courage is a nonprofit organization, and since 2005, it has over 300 collaborative partnerships. While we were there, a tour of the facility was conducted. This…
Marilee Jensen Bashas’ Grocery Store Bashas’ grocery store in Catalina has been supporting the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) for the past 11 years, helping the Food Bank meet its mission of “feeding our neighbors in Southeast Pinal County.” Bashas’ has been donating bakery items such as bread, cakes, cookies, etc., and providing space for a…
Edward Larsen Oracle Historical Society Speaker Event: Catesby Suter presents “Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs” on March 16 at 10 a.m. at the Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. Catesby Suter has long been interested in plants and earned her Master of Science degree in botany. After retiring from the City…
Lu Legel The Voices in the Oaks Chorale “Ten Years of Song” program promises to be a joyful celebration with diverse music and memorable moments as we revisit our “favorites” from 10 years of performing. Come and enjoy something for everyone: Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah;” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” by Pete Seeger; “Blue Skies;” “Fascinating Rhythm;” “Boogie…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…