To Feed or Not to Feed, That Is the Question

Jim Hoagland Residents have asked about feeding the birds in their backyard. I would like to discuss feeding wild mammals and birds, and nature in general. Starting with the least controversial of all feedings in the wild, hummingbirds. Who does not like to watch the hummingbirds buzz around our feeders? What is important is to use…

Putters Shout Out ‘Thank You’

Camille Esterman The Ranchette Putters want to recognize and publically thank the sponsors who have supported our club during the past two years. Gold tier sponsors include: Oracle Land & Homes, Les and Leslie Brown—the Sell, Buy and Rent Team; Xpert Automotive, Joe Pate; Golf Cars of Arizona; New York Life, Dennis Eckmeyer; Chiropractic USA,…

MOAA News

Lt. William Myers, CEC, U.S. Navy, Former The Catalina Mountain Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its most recent meeting on Saturday, April 16, at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by Capt. Chuck Vaughan, president, during which members were updated on the chapter’s…

Adopt-A-Hole Volunteer Recognition

Members and spouses of Randy Friedman’s SaddleBrooke Ranch Adopt-A-Hole volunteer program were feted with cocktails and pizza on the back patio at the Ranch House Grill on May 2. Robson’s Mark Giannonatti, the SBR Pro Shop’s Mike Jahaske and Ken Steinke, and Superintendent of Course Management Aaron Thomas showed their appreciation for the hours spent…

Democratic Club Event Welcomes Speakers

Matt Nelson On April 17, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club had a wonderful catered event in the Ranch House with delicious food. Close to 200 people listened to many speakers, including Pinal County Democrat chairs, local candidates running for office, and Secretary of State and Candidate for Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. We meet on the fourth…

ROTC Scholarships Awarded by Local Military Officers Chapters

David R. Bull, LTJG, USNR, FMR, Membership Chair, CMSC The Tucson Chapter of the Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) held its April 28, 2022, monthly membership meeting at the Vivace Restaurant. Also attending were members of the SaddleBrooke-based Catalina Mountains Satellite Chapter (CMSC). LTC John A. Devine Scholarship Fund awards and student recognition certificates were…