Category: Features

Justice for those who have no justice

Vice president and chief counsel, Rebecca Masterson.

Barbara Barr On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke will proudly present Chief Counsel Rebecca Masterson speaking on GenJustice and legal support for children at the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. Rebecca was recently honored, along with other outstanding Arizona women, for her pioneering work by the Women Achievers of Arizona, sponsored by the Arizona Capitol Times.…

Welcome new neighbors

David and Karin Smith, Unit 10 on Juniper Road (July 19).

Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills The Ranch is growing very fast. We had 20 new households close in August and 26 households close in July. To help our new residents meet other new residents and learn more about SaddleBrooke Ranch, we hold a monthly Newcomer’s Meet N Greet at the Ranch House. The new residents…

Showering a lovely bride-to-be

Hannah Riley, bride-to-be, holding a bouquet of bows and ribbons from the shower. Photo by Maria Astaire.

Camille Esterman The private dining room at the Ranch House provided the perfect setting to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Hannah Riley. Surrounded by navy and white balloons, Hannah was showered with gifts and best wishes from many of the ladies at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Hannah has been working at SaddleBrooke Ranch for many years—as a server…

Thank you Emerson and Peggy Knowles

Emerson Knowles, sponsor and emcee for the Fore For Kids Charity Golf Tournament, with Bob Christadore, tournament director for the 2019 tournament.

Barbara Barr Members of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke honored Emerson and Peggy Knowles for their support and contributions to the Fore For Kids Charity Golf Fundraiser. Emerson and Peggy have been long time supporters of Fore For Kids Charity Golf Fundraiser. Emerson Knowles also served as emcee of the fundraiser. The Fore For Kids Charity…

Word of the Month: Carillon

Joe Dias, Missouri State University carillonist, giving us a private concert.

David Zapatka While traveling this summer on the Goldwing, I was fortunate to receive a private tour of Missouri State University’s Jane A. Meyer Carillon. Carillons are the world’s largest instruments, and this one is the largest of all those located in the U.S. Midwest. This carillon is made up of 48 bronze bells and…

How does Your Garden Grow

Louise Grabell I love gardening, but sometimes it’s so frustrating. I work very hard around the house (just ask my neighbors), and it seems I have to work even harder to get stuff done. Many times, I have gotten myself settled up in my flower garden (I say “up” because my flower beds are raised…

Ukulele Desert Rendezvous – a unique and fun weekend

Kris Shapiro You won’t want to miss this fun weekend of many types of ukulele music and a bit of learning. Grab your ukuleles, and come join us Oct. 19 and 20, for three great workshops and an intimate concert (open to the public) by Stu Fuchs, a Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, sound healer, and an…