The SaddleBrooke Ranch Horseback Riding Group headed down the trail at Donnelly’s D-Spur Ranch in Gold Canyon east of Apache Junction. This is a favorite venue for early February as the Ranch is located at a lower elevation with some beautiful views of the Superstition Mountains. An added treat is that the grass is already…
In December 2018, five singers from SBR sang their hearts out in the Messiah Sing-Along with the Voices in the Oaks Chorale. They were more than a little pleased that a couple of dozen Ranchers were in the Oracle Center for the Arts (OrCA) to enjoy the music. Singing were Bob Drury (Tenor), Barbara Drury…
Ron Gustafson On Wednesday, January 23 a group of men from The Ranch attended an American Hockey League game featuring the Tucson Roadrunners against the visiting Texas Stars. It was an exciting game with the Roadrunners coming away with a 4–0 win. The group enjoyed great center ice seats, an official Roadrunners hat, jumbotron recognition…
Camille Esterman Due to a surprise snowfall that closed the golf course, Ranchette Putters had to delay welcoming their new board. The ladies meet every Wednesday morning on the 18-hole putting green to test and improve their skills. Laughter, encouragement and hearty congratulations are often heard during their sessions. Putting is always followed by social…
Carol Thompson Community Church at SaddleBrooke’s (CCSB) GriefShare continues holding meetings on selected Sundays at 1:30 p.m. in the CCSB Parish House February through April. All those who have lost a loved one are welcome. For dates and info contact Cari Block 858-243-3747, [email protected] or Bruce Block 858-692-5227, [email protected]. CCSB is a Christ-centered Church with…
Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a one-day tour on Saturday, April 6, 2019, to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ. Join us for an interesting musical adventure. Travel is by luxury coach; all fees and gratuities are included. Embark on a musical journey. Spend…
In an effort to revitalize its music program, Coronado K-8 School turned to SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) for much needed funding. To supplement the smaller instruments purchased by the district, SBCO provided the money required to purchase a vibraphone and a marimba. These instruments will expand the music repertoire of the school’s indoor drumline and…
Mary Lou Hackett, Recording Secretary American Legion Auxiliary Unit 132 of Oro Valley is raffling off a beautiful red, white and blue patriotic double/queen-size quilt made by one of our members. This is in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion and the Auxiliary. The proceeds will benefit our ALA Technical School Scholarship…
Nancy McCluskey-Moore It’s spring and time to clean house. Pack up your old paper files and outdated electronics and bring them to the Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full). The event, hosted by Long Realty-Golder Ranch, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and the Beacon…
With only six months under our belt, the SBR Technology Club has made a big impact with impressive stats. Pushing the 240 mark for membership with 200 of our members attending workshops and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Over 1200 visitors have stopped off at our Open Labs to ask for help from our many volunteer…