Nature’s Way: Gerry Tietje’s Love of Nature

Jim Hoagland I have been writing the Nature’s Way articles for over two years and I am pleased to welcome Gerry Tietje to Nature’s Way writings. Gerry’s passion for nature extends beyond my passion for birds and will expand the knowledge of the biodiversity we are so lucky to have here at the Ranch. The SBR nature…

Putters’ Island Spirit Survives Monsoon

Camille Esterman On Friday evening, July 15, Ranchette Putters and their guests showed up at the La Mesa room in Hawaiian attire. After receiving a lei and a door prize ticket, 36 couples had their photos taken before starting a tournament on the SBR green. And then an uninvited monsoon arrived, washing out the event.…

Colorado Club Beats the Heat

Linda Shannon-Hills At the Ranch this summer, we have been suffering through the blistering heat and humidity. To cool off, we scheduled a Colorado Club Beat the Heat Happy Hour while also celebrating Colorado Day. We had a great crowd come to the La Mesa room at La Hacienda Club, to wipe off the sweat and…

Square Dance Banner Raid!

Carole Hays and Rebecca Williams On July 31, 16 square dancers from the Mesa Checkmates Square Dance Club drove down from Mesa to join the Rancheros and SaddleBrooke Squares dance clubs for a night of square dancing. It has long been a square dance tradition that if a club brings two squares (16 dancers) to…

What Is the Medicare Donut Hole?

Leah Sugar Kari Medicare’s Donut Hole (aka the Coverage Gap) is a term that prompts curiosity or apprehension among Medicare beneficiaries. The cake donut is generally round with an empty center or hole. There is something to eat on both sides and nothing in the middle. This metaphorically describes a gap in a prescription drug…

Rotary Club September 2022

Happy New Year—Happy New Rotary Year, That Is! Barbara Barr Each and every June 30 at midnight, Rotary International passes the gavel to new presidents and officers as we start the new Rotary Year. Rotarians around the world celebrate the event with special dinners and parties. This year the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke celebrated with…