Category: March 2018

A fun day puttering around

  Camille Esterman The putting greens at SaddleBrooke One appeared to be full of spring flowers as the Ranchette Putters were hosted by the Verde Sputters. Members of both clubs enjoyed a challenging 18-hole event, followed by a delicious lunch at the Vistas. The buffet even included the ability to make customized Arnold Palmers. The…

SBR Food Drive set for March 17

Nancy McCluskey-Moore The 2018 SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Food Drive will be held on March 17 between 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Residents need to place their donations at the end of their driveway by 8:30 a.m. for collection, consolidation and transport to MountainView Clubhouse in SaddleBrooke. More than 60 resident volunteers are involved in the SBR…

SBRMGA special events

  Tom Graham 2018 has seen the MGA participate in its second PIMA Cup competition. A big thank you goes to our team consisting of Ed Cheszek, Mike Ewing, Dave Hansel, Jim Lindley, Karl Knight and Ed Robertson. The team traveled to the Forty Niners home course January 29. Presently the two host course teams…

Save the date 4th annual Free Garden Tour

Kay Lantow Welcome all neighbors of SaddleBrooke Ranch to the fourth annual SaddleBrooke Ranch Free Garden Tour. Based on many factors, this year’s tour date will be on Saturday, May 5 (also known as Cinco de Mayo) from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Over the past few years, a group of dedicated volunteers has assembled to…

Are you thinking ahead to April?

  Dr. Mark Magdanz It sure feels like we should with days warmer than our usual Spring Training games. How about a one-week winter? Tell your friends up north. What counts as the change of season? For us, it’s the upcoming series of line dance lessons. Why do you need to think and act now?…

Queens of Swing winners

  CJ Kerley SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association Queens of Swing winners for February were Jo Helms, with an overall low gross of 78, and Debbie Shelton, with an overall low net of 68. The Queens of Swing monthly tournament is held on the first Tuesday of each month. All of these ladies are eligible…

SBRTA celebrates tennis

  Wes Hurst On Wednesday, January 24, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) scheduled some special mixed doubles play just for fun. While our club primarily focuses on helping members build skills, we have a balanced approach with the social aspects of Tennis. Our events leaders, Carol Mihal and Sue Cook, planned the afternoon with…

SBRMGA Purple Heart Golf Classic set for April 14

  Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association recognizes the many veteran resident here at the Ranch, the sacrifices so many men and women have made and the significant numbers of veterans living in the Southern Arizona Region. The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 442 provides support for the Southern Arizona Veterans…