Little Readers Encouraged by SBCO and SaddleBrooke Ranch Woodworkers Nancy McCluskey-Moore For many years, first grade students at Ray Elementary School in Kearny receive a handmade bookcase and at least two books at the end of the school year. Each child annually receives an additional two books (through the third grade) to store in their…
Marsha B Mantykow As everyone focuses on summer plans and trying to stay as cool as possible, remember, soon it will be another social season in Saddlebrooke! The last few fun events are in the books. Our last Potluck was just one example. The “comfort” theme didn’t disappoint. From family favorites, to staples like meatloaf…
Wanda Ross Every month many volunteer members of the SaddleBrooke CycleMasters deliver the SaddleBrooke Progress newspaper to our homes. This raises money for the club to buy brand new bicycles and helmets that are donated to local school children at Mammoth-San Manuel School and at Oracle School. At both schools, one student from each grade…
SBCO Elects New Board of Directors for 2026-27 Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 13 at the annual meeting of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), the organization elected its Board of Directors for 2026-27. The members of the new board include: * President: Laura Pauli * Executive Vice President: Gayle Van Natter * Recording Secretaries:Susan Knight and Ann…
Andrea Waterhouse On April 4, members of the SaddleBrooke Gadabout group visited Jumping Jack Ranch which is the home of the Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, a non-profit ranch just south of Green Valley and Tucson. Its mission is to rescue equines from neglect, abuse, abandonment and slaughter. Additionally, they rehabilitate, adopt and/or provide a…
Marlene D’Ambrosio The SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters (SBPC) celebrated the club’s 27th anniversary at the annual Holiday Party on Dec. 10 and honored the numerous members who support the club with sponsored volunteer activities. Angela Stokes, our club vice president, started planning for this event in April. Angela, along with her Holiday Party Committee, including Tina…
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s Monthly Pet Donation First Friday Drop-Off We are now into our winter hours through April. Drop-off hours are 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Drop off items at the SaddleBrooke One bocce courts, 64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85739. Our various pet charities are always in need and are always thankful for…
You Still Have Time to Make a Qualified Charitable Donation Laura Anderson Have you decided on the amount of your charitable contribution for your 2025 Arizona state tax return? You still have time. The deadline for donating to Senior Village and have your donation qualify for the 2025 tax credit is April 15, 2026. As…
Unit 2 Celebrates the Holidays in Style Christianne Dettmann Unit 2 residents found plenty of creative ways to enjoy the holidays with each other this past December! Whether by a fancy dinner and dancing, a casual cul-de-sac potluck, or simply “dropping the ball” (literally) on New Year’s Eve, good times were had by all! The…
Nancy McCluskey-Moore The 28th Annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive on March 14 will gather donations of food and money to support Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth. TCFB serves needy families living in Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, and the Dudleyville/Aravaipa area. Last year, despite a major rainstorm, SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents…