Category: January 2018

Ranchette Putters announce November winners

  Linda Nicholson SaddleBrooke Ranch Ranchette Putters announces its winners for the month of November. November was no turkey trot for the lady putters. There was only one winner of the monthly prize for holes-in-one and that was Corky Mansmith with seven. There was a four-way tie for third lowest average. Down to the wire…

GriefShare program continues

  Carol Thompson The Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) will continue to sponsor the highly regarded GriefShare program on Sunday, January 7, and January 21. It is offered throughout the United Sates by numerous churches. GriefShare is a 13-week video seminar and support group designed to aid your healing and help to rebuild your life…

Get out and vote

  Kim Schweitzer Members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club ventured out recently to the San Manuel Coppertown Car Show. We saw some amazing vintage automobiles and took the opportunity to remind people to vote. We met the wonderful people of San Manuel who showed up with their children and grandchildren for this annual event.…

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  What You Need to Know about Arizona Taxes Linda Shannon-Hills Arizona is moderately tax-friendly for retirees. Like most U.S. states it does not tax Social Security retirement benefits. However, other types of retirement income are taxed either partially or fully. Income from retirement savings accounts like a 401(k) or IRA is taxed as regular…

8th annual Robson Trap Trials set for March 23rd

  Susan Knox Wilson, PebbleCreek Gun Club Communications Team The eighth annual Robson Trap Trials will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. All shooters, experienced and novice, are encouraged to enjoy the fun and camaraderie of this prestigious and unique event. Last year shooters from six Robson communities…

Women’s Golf Association Holiday Luncheon

  Janice Mihora On Friday, December 8, the members of SBRWGA attended their Holiday luncheon at Michelangelo’s Restaurant. The 2018 Board was announced and welcomed by the members. A “sweet” presentation and gifts from the social committee were given to the retiring Board of President Joyce DeYoung, Vice-President Alex Anna, Secretary Janice Mihora and Treasurer…

SBRWGA competes in Robson Cup Challenge

  Janice Mihora On November 29 the ladies of SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association traveled to Ironwood Country Club in Chandler to compete in the Robson Cup Challenge. Congratulations for the team’s fourth place finish out of eight teams. The following individuals won with their net scores: Flight 2 – Handicap 13-15: third place, Brenda…

SBRWGA Queens of Swing

  Janice Mihora SaddleBrooke Ranch Womens Golf Association held its first Queens of Swing tournament on Tuesday, November 14. The year-long event concluded with the final tournament to award one low gross and one low net winner for the year. Twenty-two members competed for the title of “Queen of Swing.” Congratulations to low gross winner…

Ranch resident in concert February 19

  Bruce Carlson SaddleBrooke Ranch resident Bruce Carlson will be doing a concert at Catalina State Park Saturday, February 17, at 3:00 p.m. You’ve probably seen Bruce limping around the pool area in a white cowboy hat as he is recovering from a broken femur. The music genre he writes and sings is Folk/Americana. His…

Happy New Year! What can Line Dancing do for you in 2018?

Dr. Mark Magdanz Why line dance after the seasonal celebrations fade? The lessons provided at SaddleBrooke Ranch promote the maintenance and improvement of your mental and physical health. How can this activity do it? Just to review a few ways: (1) Memory and Learning: choreographed movements require some memorization, concentration, reading skills. Learning new skills…