Astronomy Club Ben Eisenstein Members of both the SaddleBrooke SkyGazers and SaddleBrooke Ranch Astronomy Club participated in the Dark Sky Star Party at Oracle State Park on Sept. 11. Ben Eisenstein and Tim Lawler of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Astronomy Club and Dave Evans, Richard Spitzer, Don Cain, and Sam Miller from the SaddleBrooke Skygazers brought…
Debbie Witten In early spring, Alison and Bruce Haney decided to get four SaddleBrooke Ranch couples together each Monday evening to play pickleball. First, they play with their spouses as their pickleball partners against another couple. Then, the group plays round robin for five games, playing randomly with all the members of the group. The…
Linda Shannon-Hills A group of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents have come together to make a difference, volunteering their time and talents for Mending Souls. The organizational meeting for Mending Souls at SBR was held on Sept. 1 to outline the 30 projects needed for those in crisis. We had 24 women in attendance to become…
Andrea Molberg Our live dinner theatre troupe Community Circle Players (CCP) will soon be delivering a charming production in a new format—a series of eight, short, stand-alone plays interspersed with a delightful meal. What a post-Halloween treat! These one-act plays, not merely skits or vignettes, are tender, hilarious, and thought-provoking. The eight fantastic shows ranging…
David Zapatka Are you looking for an enriching retirement activity? Are you interested in quality exercise while having a good time? Are you interested in a social environment where you can meet friendly, fun people? Are you interested in making new friends in your community? Consider giving the fastest-growing sport in the world, pickleball, a…
Alan Mollenkopf The SaddleBrooke Western Heritage Preservation Club is sponsoring a benefit concert to raise funds for the Oracle Schools Foundation (www.oracleschoolsfoundation.com). The concert is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., and tickets are now on sale. The concert venue is the DesertView Performing Arts Center (DVPAC), 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive. The…