The SaddleBrooke Ranch Horseback Riding Group is getting ready to saddle up for the fall season. The first ride of the season will be on Saturday morning, September 21, at the Hacienda del Sol resort and stables. Despite being located in what would appear to be an urban setting, this trail drops down into a…
Pegg Ridolfo The September meeting of Ranch Roots scheduled for September 23, 2019 is cancelled because neither Linda Chonle or I will be available on that day. We do apologize for any inconvenience to our members. Please note we are still looking for anyone who would be willing to assist us in the planning of…
The Mix Joy Hellard, Writing Guild Submission When I was eight, my family purchased a small Kentucky farm. In my mother’s opinion, the ownership of land included the solemn and sacred vow of growing a home garden. At season’s end, the preserving and canning of all vegetables was also mandatory. All summer long my family…
Terry Barringer From a farmer to a warrior; from a captive to God’s stonemason, from a Jewish orphan to a Persian queen, from a respected prophet to the husband of a chronic adulteress, from an oracle to a messenger of God’s coming judgment, you will be amazed at the lives of these Old Testament heroes…
Everyone is invited to the centennial celebration (bring the entire family) on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. with the posting of colors and singing of the national anthem. The event will be at Riverfront Park (551 W. Lambert Ln, Oro Valley 85737). Free admission! Live…
September gardening lecture Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange, in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners, invites you to attend “Wildlife Habitat Gardening” presented by Kathleen Roberts, Pima County Master Gardener, on Thursday, September 19, 2019, 1:00 p.m., at MountainView Ballroom West, SaddleBrooke. You don’t need a bird feeder when you can turn your…
Building relationships and strength through vulnerability Maria Menconi Those of us who have a hearing loss often feel very vulnerable. On the best days, it’s bearable and you feel like you’re getting along, and on the worst days, it can be very disheartening. For example, as a friend recently relayed to me, when you are…
Barbara Barr So, what’s up with the market? Have you been wanting to know more about the market and investing? The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke proudly presents Eric Erickson, who daily helps busy professionals and retirees diversify their portfolio to create safe cash flow through my Targeted Asset Control system. Eric will be presenting a…
Linda Shannon-Hills On Monday, August 12, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Technology Club held their inaugural membership meeting. It has been a very busy year for SBR TC. President Larry Schweitzer welcomed the members in attendance, then gave an overview of the accomplishments of the club this past year. Some of the highlights included the creation of…
Master Gardener Training Course Carol Crawford The Master Gardener Training Course will once again be offered to all Pinal County residents. It will be held at SaddleBrooke on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon beginning November 7, 2019; through February 13, 2020. This is an intensive 13-week lecture series given by local Master Gardeners, guest…