Category: November 2015

Master Rosarian to speak at Gardeners Exchange November 11

The Gardeners Exchange welcomes Lauren Kettenback, Master Rosarian with the Tucson Rose Society, to speak on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at La Hacienda Club, Saddlebrooke Ranch at 1:00 p.m. Lauren, a Tucson native, has grown roses for the past 25 years. She has served as a Consulting Rosarian with the American Rose Society for 12…

SaddleBrooke Ranch Art Walk Saturday, November 21

Wood turned bowls by Larry Strugala

The third annual SBR ARTwalk will be on Saturday, November 21, 2015, from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m., an open-studio tour to introduce SaddleBrooke Ranch residents to the talented artists that live within our community. The event invites SaddleBrooke Ranch residents to stroll or cart to the various artists’ studio or space, to meet the artists…

Spotlight On Advertiser

An example of an installation by Sun Control Retractable Shades

Sun Control Retractable Shades Sun Control Retractable Shades is a family owned and operated business that has been building retractable shades in Tucson for over 18 years. In that time we have performed more than 25,000 installations for our Tucson neighbors. We specialize in exterior shading that will increase your outdoor living areas and make…

Birthday Club news

Raeone Gilison At our September Birthday Club luncheon we welcomed three new members as well as celebrated nine birthdays. The birthday girls are Pauline Albert, Marian Bianchini, Jan Christensen, Pat Combs, Mary Lou Glazer, Sharon Marchant, Tove Pape, Sandy Seay and Rainie Warner. We had a great summer lunch of cold cuts, leafy greens, assorted…

The Sonoran Singers is looking for a new director

Carolyn Cochran Sonoran Singers, an all-volunteer SaddleBrooke women’s chorus, is looking for a new director! Our leader, Sue Robisch, is moving to Sedona, and we will miss her! Under Sue’s leadership the group has grown to 30 ladies who love to sing! We meet for rehearsal on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 in the…

Communication Today

Tech Talk Q – What is Orbitel’s home WiFi service? A – Your neighbors at Orbitel make it easy for you to enjoy the benefits of WiFi, also known as wireless, in your own home! A WiFi network uses a signal instead of wires to connect devices such as computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones and…

Plan to join a spring tour to Sante Fe

The Friends of the SaddleBrooke Libraries is sponsoring a spring tour to Santa Fe, New Mexico, from April 24 through 29, 2016. Activities will include a walking tour of historic Santa Fe, visits to several museums and a day trip to Taos. The first night’s stay will be in Winslow, Arizona, at the historic La…

Homeless dogs need families

Zoe

Rocky is a 5-year old, seven pound chi mix who is sweet, loving and fun. He was adopted into a great home with three larger dogs, but that was just too much for him. He loves dogs his own size, but in typical chi fashion Rocky doesn’t prefer alpha dogs. You’ll fall in love with…

‘Tis the season for horseback riding fun

Our first ride of the season at Pusch Ridge Stables on Saturday, September 26. From left to right are Don Williams, Rebecca Williams, Dave Normandie, Shelly Franke and Cathy Kauffman.

Our next ride will be the fourth annual Chuck Wagon Dinner at Tanque Verde Ranch. If you would like to go on this ride, you need to hurry as we must have all reservations by Monday, November 2. You can sign up for the event at the front desk of the La Hacienda Club. The…

USAPA Nationals Tournament coming to Robson Ranch

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about this crazy game that’s sweeping the country, you’ll definitely want to make plans and join the fun November 7 through 11 when Robson Ranch Arizona hosts the 2015 USAPA Nationals VII. The USAPA-sanctioned tournament is in its seventh year and consistently brings some of the top…