This rapidly growing ride raises funds that go to support our returning wounded veterans. One hundred percent of our ride proceeds go to the Phoenix program of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, a not-for-profit dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military personnel and disabled Veterans through fly fishing and associated activities…
Tag: Rotary Club
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke helps brighten holidays
Barbara Barr For some, it’s just not possible to put a turkey dinner on the table at Thanksgiving. So, for many years The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, along with IMPACT of Southern Arizona, the Golder Ranch Fire Department, the Elk’s Club and Bashas’ have come together to make a Thanksgiving meal possible for those who…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
The Rotary Club program for a happy healthy New Year
Barbara Barr Is better fitness on your list of New Year’s Resolutions? It’s on the list for many of us. On Thursday, January 3, the SaddleBrooke One Fitness Center will speak on “Fitness Fit For You” at the Agave Lounge of the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. The program will include the fitness options available in SaddleBrooke.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke at work
Barbara Barr Golder Ranch Road is looking good after some of the members of The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke did a fall cleaning! Clothed in safety vests and cactus proof (as much as possible) clothing, members dodged cactus spines while improving the roadside. Doug May, A.T. Barr, Barbara Barr, Joe Dylewski, Rudi Faller, Jim Fry,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Fellowship and fun are in the bag
Barbara Barr Several members of The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke found lots of fellowship and fun in filling bags! Our members gathered on a recent Saturday morning at the offices of IMPACT of Southern Arizona to pack over 200 of bags of food for the local food bank. This is just one of many ways…
Generals, October 2018
IMPACT in our community
Barbara Barr Have you ever wondered what services are available for residents in SaddleBrooke and the surrounding areas? Have you ever considered how you would age in place in the home you love? Find out the answers to these questions and a whole lot more from the Executive Director of Impact of Southern Arizona. On…
Clubs & Classes, October 2018
Dogs lend a helping paw
Stephen Argentati JoAnn Turnbull, the president and CEO of the local non-profit Handi-Dogs, Inc, recently spoke to the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke about the variety of benefits derived from owning a dog and the differences between a service/assistance dog and a therapy dog. JoAnn also explained that in addition to more well-known positive effects such…
Clubs & Classes, August 2018
Sheriff Lamb captivates SaddleBrooke Rotarians
Barbara Barr Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb captivated members of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke. Introduced by Program Chair Peggy Knowles, Lamb included a description of improvements to the department, updates on border issues, insights into Arizona crime and tips for SaddleBrooke residents. “Mark Lamb was named valedictorian of his class at the Maricopa County…
Clubs & Classes, August 2018
Rotary gets the inside scoop on Oro Valley
Barbara Barr The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke got the inside scoop on Oro Valley. Dave Perry, President and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the club about the latest Oro Valley area updates. Our Rotary members got the up-to-the-minute details about Nakoma Sky, the Oro Valley Marketplace and fascinating information…
Clubs & Classes, August 2018
Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke inducts new president
Stephen Argentati Former Air Force pilot Doug May was recently installed as the newest president of The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke. This is one of over 32,000 Rotary clubs throughout the world which all follow the motto, “Service above Self.” “Our primary fundraiser, the Fore For Kids annual charity golf tournament, has had twenty…