Category: October 2020

Meet the Instructors: Tom Oetinger

Tom Oetinger

Ken Marich The ILR is proud to welcome Tom Oetinger as a member of our faculty. Tom has an interesting background that encompasses criminal justice and an expertise in wine appreciation. Tom was born in Philadelphia and lived for 34 years in central New Hampshire. His initial interest was in criminal justice, and he became…

SBRWGA 2020 Southern District Telegraph Tournament

Linda Chonle wins the Telegraph Tournament, sponsored by Todd's Pest Control.

Carol Mihal The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) held its 2020 Telegraph Tournament on Aug. 25. This tournament began many years ago, prior to many organized sport associations, when most players were unable to travel to competitions. Local competitions were then held, and the results were sent via telegraph to the organizers to determine…

Like No Other

Mary Preston on bridge

Mary Preston Are you up for a new adventure that will take you out of your COVID-19 routine, but don’t want to drive too far? My husband and I discovered Boyce Thompson Arboretum and State Park located in Superior a year after we arrived in Arizona. We knew that Arizona has the most varied landscapes…

What’s New Around SaddleBrooke Ranch?

Murphy Kulasa, Marketing Manager Quick Move-In Homes—Discover a selection of desirable, quick move-in designer homes at SaddleBrooke Ranch. With convenience and functionality in mind, these well-appointed homes are professionally designed and equipped with the latest upgrades, all at a great value. New Home Designs—At SaddleBrooke Ranch, each new home, from brand new to recently introduced,…

Back to the Garden: A Tale of Two Cacti

  Sheilah Britton For many of us who live in SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch, the saguaro (pronounced “suh-wahr-oh”) Carnegiea gigantea is a much sought after and central focal point of your landscape palette. It has, after all, been an iconic symbol of the Southwest since the mid-1800s and grows only in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Mexico,…

Meet Marylee Pangman

Zann Wilson Your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners are pleased to bring Marylee Pangman to our Thursday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m. online program, “Become the Master of Your Desert Container Garden.” Marylee is the founder and former owner of Tucson’s The Contained Gardener. With more than 25 years of successfully designing and growing potted gardens in…

Wave a Sign!

Vicki Godbey SaddleBrooke Ranch Republican Ladies invite you to join us at our Saturday rallies for the re-election of President Trump. Our rallies have been very successful, much fun, and a lot of camaraderie. Men and women are participating from SaddleBrooke Ranch, SaddleBrooke, and Oro Valley. Just bring yourself, a spouse, or a friend; we…

Long Overdue: Digital Photos to Albums

Here I am, sharing with you the computer screen with the photo book application and some of the books I made.

Judy Fisher In January of this year, my husband and I were ready to celebrate our second year at SaddleBrooke Ranch. We had purchased a resale, moved here in January 2019, and spent most of the first year remodeling, landscaping, and furnishing it. We became involved with many groups, clubs, sports, and made new friends…

Another SBRWGA Hole-in-One!

Sterlyn Robertson aces hole number 5 during SBRWGA league play.

Carol Mihal On the very blustery morning of Sept. 8, 2020, Sterlyn Robertson had a hole-in-one during the SBRWGA’s league playday. This hole-in-one was on the 5th hole, approximately 98 yards, and Sterlyn used a 7-iron to make the perfect shot! Sterlyn celebrated her exciting shot afterwards at the Ranch House Grill, where she treated…