Tag: volunteers

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – November 2025

Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser Returns! Order Now! Lisa John Order your pies now! Many people know that SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network provides funds to our rescue organizations and local shelters with your generous donations and through our Fashion Show fundraiser. However, did you know that SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue also has another very important mission? That of…

2025 SaddleBrooke Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade

Peter Giljohann Mark your calendars! The 2025 Christmas Golf Cart Parade is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15. Over the past two years, nearly 100 beautifully decorated carts have participated, making it one of the largest Christmas golf cart parades in Arizona! No registration is required; however, only decorated carts are invited to participate in the…

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…

Boot Prints—Missy Rodey

Diana Smith If you have ever attended a SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) picnic, you already know Missy Rodey, and Missy knows a thing or two about food! And organizing! She has spent the last five years planning and running the two annual SBHC events but stresses that her talented team makes the job easy. Born…

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…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – April 2025

SBCO Needs Volunteers to Help Local Students Succeed Nancy McCluskey-Moore SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) was founded in 1997 to meet the needs of children living in the 11 current and former mining communities in the “Copper Corridor,” stretching 100 miles north of Catalina, Ariz. SBCO’s mission of providing children with opportunities to succeed is realized…

Vista UMC Partners with Coronado K-8 School

Linda Galka, Nancy Yob, and Diane Coleman Vista UMC is answering the call to feed hungry tummies through our Snak Pak Program at the Coronado K-8 School here in Catalina. In concert with Santa Catalina Catholic Church, we help to provide weekly weekend meals/snacks to 60 students who might otherwise have limited or no foodstuffs…

Pill Drop-Off

Are those unneeded pills taking over your medicine cabinet? The Pill Drop-Off at the Sheriff’s Office can take them! Nice volunteers will help you! Stop by and see for yourselves! Location: Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation, 63701 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. in the SaddleBrooke Mini Mart February Schedule: Friday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday,…

Holiday Offerings at Tri-Community Food Bank

Marilee Jensen November In addition to the regular emergency food boxes offered in November, clients received a warm, soft blanket for each member of their family, just in time for the cold weather. On Nov. 24 teen and Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) volunteers also distributed a full Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, stuffing, vegetables, pies, and…

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries – December 2024

Celebrating the Dedicated Volunteers of DesertView Library Sharon Scanlan, DesertView Library Manager The 21 volunteers from DesertView Library enjoyed their annual party in the beautiful East Room of the MountainView Bar & Grill. The restaurant staff served a wonderful Happy Hour menu, and we celebrated the library and our years of dedicated service and friendship.…