Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg It was a memorable evening at the beautifully appointed home of Janet and David Gulden on April 3 when they hosted, along with Chris and Larry Crum, the talented and remarkable musician, Jessiah. Forty-five people attended the event, which benefitted The Oracle Schools Foundation. The foundation raises much needed funds for…
Barry Swartzberg Tickets are going fast, so do not miss your chance to see and hear this awesome group! Last March, the Tributaries rocked the DesertView Theatre, playing to a sold-out auditorium for over two hours in a benefit concert for the Oracle Schools Foundation. This talented group had an enthusiastic audience dancing in their…
Casino Night! Sue Schliepsiek On Nov. 7, 51 guests met in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center to play poker, blackjack, roulette, and other table games, raising over $3,000 in support of the Oracle Schools Foundation. Bob and Brenda Seaman volunteered their leadership, expertise, and all games and decorations to create a Las Vegas atmosphere, which…
Children Are Our Future—Treat Them Well Ann Vernon In the 80s I remember loving Whitney Houston’s version of “I believe that children are our future. Treat them well and let them lead the way.” Perhaps the reason those words resonated with me is because I was an educator, and that was my job—to teach them…
You Are Invited to a Special House Concert Featuring Randall Dighton Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg November is the perfect time of the year to sit on a patio, have wonderful hors d’oeuvres, sip on an adult beverage, and listen to Randall Dighton perform music from popular movies and Broadway musicals. With over 60 years of…
Brats & Beer Bash with Barrio Brewery Ann Vernon Back by popular demand, John and Linda Ansay once again hosted a Brats and Beer Bash in their backyard as one of the 2025 fixed price events featured at the Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling Gala/Auction. John and Linda, former Wisconsin residents, brought a taste of…
You Are Invited to a Special House Concert Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg November is the perfect time of the year to sit on a patio, have wonderful hors d’oeuvres, sip an adult beverage, and listen to Randall Dighton perform music from popular movies and Broadway musicals. With over 60 years of performing, Randall brings his…
Ann Vernon Members of the Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling Gala Planning Committee met at the home of Ann and Nile Vernon to celebrate a very successful event that raised over $65,000 (with more money coming in) to help support kindergarten prep and related educational programs in the Mountain Vista School District in Oracle. The…
Ann Vernon Ten years ago, the Oracle Schools Foundation became a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission was to provide educational opportunities to students at the Mountain Vista School in Oracle, with free preschool to three- and four-year-olds being our priority. And provide we have! Thanks to so many SaddleBrooke and Ranch residents, as well as…
Starry Starry Night Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg It was a perfect clear and cool evening, very conducive for the Starry Starry Night stargazing event, which benefited the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) on Nov. 1. Chris Mobley and Terry Joyce, amateur astronomers and members of the SaddleBrooke Skygazers, collaborated in order to provide stargazing for more…