Kim Schweitzer During the hottest days of summer, my husband Larry and I have taken a couple of cool car rides to visit some interesting and eclectic Tucson neighborhoods that were mentioned in Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. We visited Barrio Hollywood, an easy 45-minute drive from the Ranch. The interesting architecture, restaurants, and neighborhood signs featuring former…
Mary Preston Are you up for a new adventure that will take you out of your COVID-19 routine, but don’t want to drive too far? My husband and I discovered Boyce Thompson Arboretum and State Park located in Superior a year after we arrived in Arizona. We knew that Arizona has the most varied landscapes…
Lee Stastny Though it has been a challenge to schedule tennis events during the COVID-19 crisis, SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) member, Sue Cook, pulled together a great event that did not include social activities, but just pure tennis. Twenty female members of SBRTA signed up to participate in Queen of the Court! What a…
Alastair Stone SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPA) has introduced a new methodology for “testing up” to a higher level. Previously, one testee played three games with three testers and had to score a total of 23 points. Now, four testees have to go through a four-element program together. This covers serving, dinking (yes), a couple of…
Lee Stastny The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association is active and welcomes new members. Monday morning clinics are offered for beginners or new members. Email your registration request to Wayne Watkins at [email protected]. For intermediate players interested in a clinic, please email your request to Tom Ratterman at [email protected]. All other member play is set up through…
Jan Martin New members are welcome in the Singles Group. The objective of the group is to foster and promote leisure, social, and cultural interests for the single residents of SBR. Right now, the group is meeting for occasional driveway happy hours. For more information, check out Group Works or send an email to [email protected].