From Monday, May 11 to through Labor Day, the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach office at Ste. L in the SaddleBrooke business complex on SaddleBrooke Boulevard will only be open from 9:00 am to … Read moreSaddleBrooke Community Outreach Office Now on Operating on Summer Schedule
Twice a year SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) hosts an all-expenses paid Teen Closet shopping spree at the local Target and Ross stores. Teen Closet helps students in grades nine through… Read moreVolunteers Needed to Help Teens Shop for School Clothing
Twice a year, in the fall and spring, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach’s Kids’ Closet provides school wardrobes to children from pre-school through eighth grade living in towns along a 100+ mil… Read moreClothing from Kids’ Closet Helps Boost Students’ Self Esteem
What began several years ago as a small group of men sharing breakfast and fellowship has grown into something much greater. The Resurrection Lutheran Church Men’s Breakfast Ministry is now no… Read moreResurrection Lutheran Men’s Breakfast Ministry: Fellowship with a Purpose
Resurrection Lutheran Men’s Breakfast (Oro Valley) welcomed Retired Major General (USAF), CEO of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC) on Saturday, May 2. Maxwell is an Oro Valley res… Read moreResurrection Lutheran Men’s Breakfast Hosts Ret. Maj Gen Ted Maxwell
Senior Village’s Going My Way (GMW) volunteers serve as a vital transportation network, helping members get around within SaddleBrooke and beyond. The team provides rides to doctors, dentists,… Read moreLori Hill is Part of the Senior Village Transportation Lifeline
New SaddleBrooke resident, PJ Cathey, boasts that Senior Village was “instrumental” in her decision to move here last November. Having lost her husband of 46 years and having no family except … Read moreSenior Village Earns a Gold Star from a New SaddleBrooke Resident
So, I didn’t attend our last Shabbat with Rabbi Price on Friday, April 17. I got sick! But, thanks to Joy Erickson’s report of the service we have an update! It’s worth a ‘read’ below. Read moreTo Quote the Obvious, ‘June is Busting Out All Over’
Want to explore and understand more about God’s Word? Join our Men’s Bible Study (MBS) for fascinating discussion and fellowship on Friday mornings. Read moreSaddleBrooke Men’s Bible Study
Recently, Theresa Ashton from SaddleBrooke, had the privilege to return to visit the land and people that now own a piece of her heart. From 2003 to 2014 she was called by her church to lead m… Read moreMy Time in Guatemala from 2003 to 2014
On Monday, April 13, at the annual meeting of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), the organization elected its Board of Directors for 2026 to 2027. The members of the new board include: Read moreSaddleBrooke Community Outreach Elects New Board of Directors for 2026 to 2027
Nancy Discher is a 17-year resident of SaddleBrooke and two term Justice of the Peace seeking a third term. Nancy's background includes 30 years as a Judicial Officer, healthcare executive, an… Read moreNancy Discher
Wendie and Greg, her husband of 55 years, moved to SaddleBrooke 22 years ago, from the snowy landscapes of Minnesota. Soon after settling in, they took up square dancing, where they met and be… Read morePathfinder Series: Wendie Nelson, The Perfect Fit
The SaddleBrooke Firewise teams will recognize National Firewise Preparedness Day, May 2, at the Mountain View Clubhouse ballroom between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Read moreSaddleBrooke features Firewise Preparedness Day per NFPA
As many readers of the Saddlebag Notes and Progress know, Dr. Joe Rizza,M.D., a resident of the SaddleBrooke community, has been an avid traveler and has brought his medical skills to many rem… Read moreSB Doctor on Kwajalein Island
On April 4, members of the SaddleBrooke Gadabout group visited Jumping Jack Ranch which is the home of the Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, a nonprofit ranch just south of Green Valley an… Read moreSADDLEBROOKE GADABOUTS VISIT EQUINE VOICES HORSE SANCTUARY
When I was in my 40s, I entered seminary. It was an American Baptist seminary, but the student body was quite ecumenical, including Lutherans, Presbyterians, United Methodists, and other denom… Read moreNew Vista UMC Sermon Series: “Learning to Love Boldly”
Hello Friends and Neighbors! Read moreThe SaddleBrooke Gift Shop
We have spent the last few weeks saying goodbye to our snowbird friends, listening to exciting vacation plans, and conjuring up some summer adventures. But, as the summer approaches, we contin… Read moreJewish Friendship Group of SaddleBrooke
Beginning May 26th, Senior Village's office located at 16460 N. Oracle Road will be open according to the following schedule: Read moreSummer Hours Begin for Senior Village May 26
SaddleBrooke, AZ — The SaddleBrooke Republican Club and the SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives invite community members to attend the 3rd Annual Breakfast with the Candidates on Friday, July 3rd… Read moreEnjoy Breakfast with the Republican Candidates
TUCSON, AZ (March 31, 2026) – The medical staff of all four Northwest Healthcare hospitals honored Doctors’ Day on March 30 by donating a total of $15,500 to Youth on Their Own, a local non-pr… Read moreDoctors’ Day: Northwest Healthcare Recognizes our Physicians by giving to our community in their honor
April marks this year’s final month of meetings for SaddleBrooke Great Decisions. Our last meeting will be convening on Monday, April 6, from 3 -5 p.m. at Mountainview East Ballroom. Read moreGreat Decisions Discusses Africa
Summer is on its Way! Read moreSummer is on its Way!
Community Center parking lot resurfacing to begin March 26 Project will occur in phases through June, with additional parking available at Town Hall ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (March 23, 2026) – The To… Read moreCommunity Center Parking Lot Resurfacing to Begin March 26
In support of Pinal County’s Adopt-A-County-Road Program, members from the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) gathered together on Saturday, March 28 for this year’s spring cleanup of E… Read moreSADDLEBROOKE PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION ON TARGET TO ACHIEVE 10-YEAR ‘OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER’ MILESTONE WITH PINAL COUNTY’S ADOPT-A-ROAD PROGRAM
Northwest Healthcare Reports on its Care for Pima County Community in 2025 Read moreNorthwest Healthcare Reports on its Care for Pima County Community in 2025
Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired, you’re probably still feeling them. Even when overall inflation cools, the costliest expense… Read moreFinancial Focus - Ease the squeeze on your retirement income plan
“American Railroads & Logistics in WWII, and the Southern Pacific Railroad” — Mark R. Schwartz (Lt Col, USAF, retired) Read moreSaddleBrooke WWII Roundtable — Were we “railroaded” in WWII??
Each year SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) recognizes the special efforts of one the receptionists working in our office. Richard (Dick) Mochel has been honored as our Receptionist of Ye… Read moreRichard Mochel Named SBCO Receptionist of the Year
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach recognizes the unique contribution of those volunteers who have provided 20 years of service to the organization with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Jo Sauvage… Read moreJo Sauvageau Receives SBCO Lifetime Achievement Award
Sometimes, good fortune and perfect timing is with us. Such was the case for SaddleBrooke Community Outreach in 2017 when Anne Everett, its long-time treasurer, needed to resign from her posit… Read moreSBCO Honors Camille Esterman as Volunteer of the Year
On March 25, TCFB held a luncheon at DeMarcos 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… Read moreThe Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) Celebrates Its Volunteer
Last June 17, 2025 was my BIG day. On that date, nearly 30,000 days ago, I entered into what aging experts refer to as "old age". I was no longer ‘young old,” I was officially old. Really old.… Read moreNo Surrender: Easing Into My Old Age
The compassionate residents of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch made this year’s Annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Food Drive a great success. The Food Drive raised at total of $157,65… Read moreResidents of SaddleBrooke Communities Made SBCO Food Drive a Success!
The trio of SaddleBrooke Community Libraries started 36 years ago with the first library in the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. As the community developed, two more libraries were added in HOA2. T… Read moreSaddleBrooke’s Three Libraries
OV residents urged to sign up for CodeRED emergency alerts Already signed up? Now is a good time to verify your information. ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (April 7, 2026) – When emergencies happen, clear … Read moreOV residents urged to sign up for CodeRED emergency alerts
The snowbirds have flown for the summer. Therefore, Senior Village is looking for fun energetic volunteers who enjoy meeting people and driving. The Going My Way team for Senior Village provid… Read moreSummertime Drivers Needed
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Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is pleased to announce an exciting new service designed to support the safety, independence, and peace of mind of our members. Coming soon, Care Connect will off… Read moreThe New Care Connect Program Strengthens Support for Senior Village Members
Want to explore and understand more about God’s Word? Join our Men’s Bible Study (MBS) for fascinating discussion and fellowship on Friday mornings. Read moreSaddleBrooke Men’s Bible Study
Our April 17 Shabbat. Rabbi Price will officiate our last Shabbat until the High Holy Days. As always Eliyanah Powers our Cantorial Soloist and Ruzbeh Tebyanian, Accompanist will assist. It wi… Read morePass the Matzah Please!
You thought filling a drug prescription was simple but . . . Read morePBM Informational Seminar
Easter Sunday is a significant day on the Christian calendar. Easter Sunday will be celebrated on March 31, 2024, and many of those celebrations will feature some notable traditions. Some trad… Read moreUnique Easter traditions from around the globe
You do not build resilience by reading about it. You build it by living it each day. The tough times that try to break you often end up shaping your values and your voice. Psychologists someti… Read moreGIVE YOURSELF CREDIT
Arizona: Scenic, Spooky and Savory Read moreBook Nook
>Are no longer asked to show proof of age when checking out, with an adult beverage, at a grocery store; Read moreYOU KNOW YOU’RE HAVING A BAD DAY WHEN YOU…
Why you should come to our PBM informational seminar on March 31 at 4PM, in HOA1 Vistas Room. Read moreWhy you should come to our PBM informational seminar on March 31 at 4PM, in HOA1 Vistas Room.
We’re often told life should be lived with no regrets…that we should never look back wishing we had done some things differently. As I write this, I wrestled just over one year ago with the de… Read moreOn Second Thought...
The January blood drive was a tremendous success. We collected 76 units of blood thanks to all our wonderful donors!!!! Read moreSaddleBrooke Blood Drive