Category: May 2017

What is WOOO? (Women On Our Own)

WOOO is for single women living in SaddleBrooke and the Ranch who want to stay busy and enjoy life. Our activities include: Dining Out: We go out for dinner on the third Wednesday of each month and enjoy Tucson’s restaurants. In March it was the Wild Garlic Grill and in April it was Mr. An’s…

SBRWGA Ryder Cup

Front row: Brenda Armenia, Nancy Willcoxon, Linda Sherfy, Deb Shelton; second row: Pat Kanitz, Marlyce Mycka, Mary Hoover; third row: Melanie Timberlake, Bonnie Stark, Nancy Galant, Chris Larson, Carol Mihal, Lee Rinke, Janice Mihora; back row: Jo Helms, Trish Kelly

Janice Mihora The 2017 SBRWGA Ryder Cup began with a kick-off party at the home of Marlyce Mycka on March 13 where Pink Team Captain Marlyce Mycka and Orange Team Captain Cheri Alfrey revealed team selections. Ryder Cup Competition was played on March 14 with a Four-Ball Match Play and March 21 with a Chapman…

Fred Dianda and Gary Powers go undefeated

Left to right: Tom “Half Jacket” Barrett, Richard “Loose Rack” Galant, Gary “Bushwhacker” Powers, Fred “The Baker” Dianda

Joseph F. Giammarino Pool Players of the Brooke would like to thank our generous sponsors La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant and Xpert Automotive in Catalina. On March 25, 2017 Pool Players of the Brooke hosted a Scotch Doubles 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 14 players gathered to…

Brunch for Shalom Club new members

The group

Leslie Gordon Sandy and Bo Jessop hosted a brunch for the Shalom Club on March 19 to introduce new members to the group. Everyone brought food to share, and the spread was truly magnificent. Bo and Sandy’s hospitality was reflected in the relaxed enjoyment of everyone present, especially by the newer members. Many thanks to…

Ranch Roots discoveries

In May the members of the Ranch Roots genealogy group will share their recent discoveries. Have you found a new way to use Ancestry to track your DNA results, or to use google? Perhaps you’ve found a great resource book or a totally new to you website? We’ll bring these discoveries to the group and…

Creativity, smiles, success…thank you, all!

Connie Klappenbach and Kendahl Jan Jubb

Sharon Morey A completely full registration of enthused, creative individuals makes for a successful two-day workshop. March 14 and 15 Kendahl Jan Jubb traveled all the way from cold, snowy, wet Missoula, MT to the warmth of SaddleBrooke Ranch adult community. The goal was to share her amazing use of watercolor techniques. The finished watercolor…

Gardeners Exchange

Poisonous Plants talk The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes you to a presentation by Dr. Anthony Knight, DVM retired, on Poisonous Plants. The talk will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 1:00 p.m. at La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room. Dr. Knight will discuss plants commonly inhabiting our backyards and our households which…

Ranchette Putters March winners

Left to right: Ellen Barton, Vicki Godbey, Alyce Grover, Terry Pendy, Lori Round, Janice Neal and Anne Terrell; photo by Deb Lawson

Linda Nicholson SaddleBrooke Ranch Ranchette Putters announces its winners for March. Monthly prizes are given for the most holes-in-one (six or more) and the lowest putting score for first, second and third lowest average. The SaddleBrooke Ranch putting green had its own kind of March Madness. Braving the wind chill, these lady putters addressed the…