Category: December 2016

“You’ve got personality!” Freethinkers December 18 program

Fran Berman

Carolyn Badger Do you get exhausted around fast-paced people or impatient around slow-paced people? Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Do you know your primary personality style and that of your mate, family and friends? On Sunday, December 18, at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center you’ll hear how your personality style affects your interaction…

Shop and support SBCO

Bashas’ Community Support Card

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is a wonderful way to help the kids clothe and educate children in the SBCO service area extending from Catalina to the San Carlos Apache Reservation. A great way to do this is by shopping at Bashas’ and using their Bashas’ Community Support Card. The…

What can line dance lessons do for you in 2017?

A Ranch group of happy dancers

Dr. Mark Magdanz Rebecca teaches all three different levels of her class with an emphasis on humor, self-improvement and ultra-low stress. Students progress to the next level at their own pace or may stay at a favorite level forever. Level 1/Beginners is Wednesday at the Hacienda (Monday in SaddleBrooke) Level 2 has classes Wednesday at…

Citizens Awareness Forum hears TRICO energy saving tips

Laree St. Onge, left, and Maricela Rivera, Supervisor, Public Affairs and Sustainable Energy Programs at Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc.

On November 3 Citizens Awareness Forum was pleased to host an Energy Saving Workshop to our SaddleBrooke Ranch community presented by Laree St. Onge of TRICO Electric Cooperative. She informed us of many ways we can save money by being involved with unique products, life style ideas, being aware of how we use electricity and…

Gardeners Exchange

The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Toni Moore, 16-year veteran Pima County Master Gardener, to speak on Wednesday, December 14. The program begins at 1:00 p.m. at La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room. Come hear “Best Trees for Desert Landscapes.” What makes a tree the best choice for your landscape? Consider what you want…

SBR Tennis Association news

SBRTA 2017 Officers, left to right: Elmer Klavetter, Treasurer; Sandy Schlager, Secretary; Steve Ordahl, President; Beana Ordahl, Membership Chairperson; and Wes Hurst, Vice President

Sandy Schlager November is upon us already! In anticipation of the new year the SBRTA announced the results for the election of officers at the October 19 general membership meeting held at La Hacienda. The 2017 Tennis Association Board will include: Steve Ordahl, President; Wes Hurst, Vice President; Sandy Schlager, Secretary; Elmer Klavetter, Treasurer; Beana…

Local P.E.O. chapter again sponsors dinner auction

Angie Denahan Last year’s dinner auction held at SaddleBrooke HOA One Vistas raised more than $10,000 to help deserving women further their educational efforts. This year’s event will again be held at Vistas. January 29, 2017 is the date! Tickets are $40 per person, which includes dinner. Attendance will be limited to 180 guests. Check…

Sonoran Bells presents “All I Want for Christmas is…Bells”

The Sonoran Bells

Donna Langwig Sonoran Bells, Tucson’s premier community handbell ensemble, will open their 2016 holiday season on December 11 with a concert at Vista de la Montaña Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane in Catalina. Under the direction of Shannon Casey, the program will feature classic carols and contemporary arrangements of tunes such as It’s the…

SBR Newcomers Gatherings help new neighbors settle in

Several new homeowners

Linda Shannon-Hills SaddleBrooke Ranch is growing fast. The new neighbors bring energy, enthusiasm and interest in getting to know our community. They are especially eager to meet other residents and get involved with activities. As part of the Welcome to the Neighbor committee, which consists of volunteers from SBR, monthly Newcomers Gatherings are held on…