An exciting new math curriculum has been implemented at Mountain Vista Elementary School in Oracle, grades kindergarten through 3rd grade. Dr. Carla Springer needs four volunteers to work each Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 8:15-11:00 a.m. (with a break between classes). Volunteer tutors will help out as the teacher gives the lesson and as the…
Category: September 2014
September 2014
It’s the journey, not the destination!
Leslie Brown The newly formed Ranch Riders is a social group of motorcycle enthusiasts who have joined together to ride and have fun on two wheels. To date, scenic rides have included road trips exploring Marana Airport, San Manuel, the Apache Gold Casino, Vail and a vacation trip to Durango, Colorado, and Mesa Verde National…
September 2014
Tips for a successful yard sale
The SBR annual yard sale is coming 10/25 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. With that in mind here are some tips for a successful yard sale: 1. Have change on hand, both paper and coin. 2. Save grocery bags to use for sold items. 3. Collect newspaper for wrapping glassware to prevent breakage. 4.…
September 2014
Veterans Day at the Ranch
We are organizing a Veterans Day tribute and would like to have any former service members submit a photo of themselves in uniform to Carol Andrews. Carol will be helping with organizing photos. Please email her your digital picture at [email protected]. Call her if you would like to drop off your picture, or she can…
September 2014
Bereavement group notice
The SaddleBrooke Bereavement Support Group is held every Sunday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Coyote Room of SaddleBrooke HOA1 clubhouse, 64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. There is no cost to attend and no commitment to come back. Support groups provide a confidential forum to share feelings, concerns, information and as a way of supporting…
September 2014
SBR Pickleball Association holds skills building clinic
Rich Ferris, President The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association recently sponsored two skills-building clinics. Participants were given instruction on serving, return of serve, shot selection and court positioning. The first session, dedicated to players at the 2.0 level, was taught by Teri Baer, Rick Hanson, Angela Jerman, Bill Reynolds and Marv Richter. Twelve players participated in…
September 2014
Line dance lessons with Rebecca at the Ranch
Dr. Mark Magdanz With the summer season going fast, we’ll take some time to update you on the 2014 fall line dance plan. Both dance levels have classes starting October 1. This time we are having a shorter series of about nine due to holidays, etc. A new series for both dance levels will then…
September 2014
Still time to join the tennis fun!
Mark Wong Let’s face it, there’s a lot to do here at the Ranch. And now that September has arrived, the cooler weather will follow. That’s why this is a perfect time to join the SBRTA. Just look at all the exciting tennis activities planned in the next several weeks. GROUP PRO TENNIS LESSONS –…
September 2014
2014 SBR Couples Golf event is announced
Jack and Karen Gressingh The SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) is pleased to announce that it will once again be hosting the annual couples competitive golf event on November 9, 2014, at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Course. It will be a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The early notice is provided so that residents can…
September 2014
Amazon Smile Foundation
Nan Nasser Do you shop on Amazon.com? Would you like a percentage of your purchase price to help needy youngsters in our area? Then AmazonSmile Foundation is for you! When you are ready to shop, go to smile.amazon.com. Millions of items are eligible for a five percent donation to SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and are marked…