Donna P. Nelson Come join us on Monday, April 8 at 11:15 a.m. in the Sol Ballroom at the Ranch House and learn about all the wonderful ways you can automate your home. Imagine never having to wonder if you turned your air down when leaving for a few days; or the joy of raising…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Break away for a spring travel adventure
(Family Features) Spring is the perfect time of year to break away from everyday life for a journey to a new destination. Across the country, the climate tends to be moderate, so you can take in a wide range of activities for a fun-filled getaway. One challenge of planning a trip is finding things to…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Update from the Shalom Club – Got Matzah?
Got Matzah? Please join us on April 20 at 5:30 p.m. as we celebrate Passover together as a community with a traditional holiday dinner, ceremonial wine, dessert, tea, coffee, grape juice and traditional holiday treats. Our Second Night Community Seder will be prepared by our own Jose in The Ranch House private dining room. Our…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Technology Club expands information for members on the web
Linda Shannon-Hills A new look and feel for the SBR Technology Club website make searching for information about workshop and classes easier, helpful tips and forums on our favorite SIGs as well as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Check out the website: http://sbrtechnology.club. To log into the website, click on MEMBER LOG ON at the top…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Fashionable ladies of the Ranch
Kim Schweitzer The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Club presented our annual Fashion Show on March 11 featuring stylish, luxurious, and comfortable clothing from Soft Surroundings. With attendance continuing to grow for our events, our members and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and scrumptious dessert. There were drawings for free lunches and a gift certificate from Soft…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Local area student to compete at AL National Oratorical Contest
Oro Valley Post 132 sponsored contestant Cassandra Lawson, a sophomore at BASIS of Oro Valley, placed first at the American Legion Dept. of Arizona state competition. Cassandra now advances, as the state’s delegate, to the American Legion national finals competition in Indianapolis, IN, to be held in April. The Oro Valley Post 132 program of…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Rancheros at the U of A Mirror Lab
Members of the Rancheros Square Dance Club and SaddleBrooke Square Dance Club took a day to enjoy a unique tour offered at the U of A Mirror Lab. This lab is the only place in the world to produce the giant 28’ diameter glass bases for some of the world’s finest telescopes. Right now, the…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
SBR Illinois Club designs pizzas at Nona Maria’s
Dianne Johns and Carolee Bailey On a brisk Thursday evening, 34 Illinois Club members trekked to Nona Maria’s in Oracle to design their own custom pizzas! The owner, Frank Palazzolo, enlightened the group on how the pizza pie came to be; originally made for Queen Margherita of Italy. He reviewed his culinary education beginning in…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Horseback riders enjoy the views at Colossal Cave Mountain Park
Riders headed up the trail at Colossal Cave Mountain Park located southeast of Tucson in Vail. This picturesque venue wanders gently through the saguaros offering magnificent views. We were happy to be on the horses as part of the trail meandered up a wash which was bubbling with mountain snow melt. It was really unusual…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Why do we dance…or how do I slow my aging brain?
Dr. Mark Magdanz Delaying the effects of aging has become one highly researched topic as our Boomer Generation retires. Aging is inevitable, but we may delay the rapidity and severity of life’s changes. Some things, if done, delay brain decline caused by aging. These are well established: 1) Stay socially active, read and mental activities,…