Kathie Marshall The dog days of summer have been upon us, but there were bright moments for tennis enthusiasts throughout the unrelenting heat of July. Wimbledon 2023 provided riveting entertainment as viewers witnessed the sheer athleticism of professional tennis players on grass courts. The final matchup between the first breakthrough star of a new generation,…
Debbie Ferguson Hello, golf fans! The date was July 24, 2023. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) and SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) combined for this action-filled event. Men and women competing for, you guessed it, bragging rights. Tension was in the air early Monday morning. The questions on everyone’s minds included, Would…
Rebecca Williams The SaddleBrooke Ranch Riding Group will have its first ride of the season on Saturday, Sept. 23. The ride will be with the wranglers of Rockin’ K Ranch starting at 9:30 a.m. Riders will enjoy the cool shade while heading down the Tanque Verde Wash. The location is about one hour from SaddleBrooke Ranch and…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Ed Ehrman Emergencies can happen at any time, even at the Ranch. Are you ready to respond? You are invited to attend an informational presentation and discussion from the SaddleBrooke Ranch Community Emergency Preparedness Task Force on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom. We have invited the Pinal…
Dale Farland Expressive Flower Drawing is a more relaxed, yet still guided lesson where students can experiment/play with different drawing tools such as markers, pens, charcoal, etc., to create their own expressive flower sketches. Students are encouraged to bring in optional materials to enhance their creations. The instructor will provide photos to use for inspiration and will…
Pam Engelhardt Despite the July heat wave, the Ranchette Putters put in another record-breaking performance. We had 18 Putters out of 200 who showed up every Wednesday morning at 7:45 a.m. and made 149 putts for the month of July. Way to go, ladies! July Awards: Lowest Gross Average: Doris Carlin, 33.667 Second Lowest Gross…
Linda Nicholson In 1992, with the end of the holiday season approaching, the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine, found they had an excess of wreaths. They also found a very special use for them by placing them at Arlington Cemetery. By 2007, Wreaths Across America was organized. With the help of corporate sponsors, thousands…
Roberta Bowers We Be Beaders (WBB) club announces a fundraiser event! Shop jewelry that’s all handmade by WBB club members. All (100%) of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. All items created and materials used for the artwork were donated by WBB club members. Save the dates and put us on your calendar! * Thursday, Sept. 21, in…
The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch held their pet food drive on Aug. 1. The process started with posting signs 24 hours before the event. Lynn Baker of SBRanch Realty generously loaned the Divas her “open house” signs. Our pet food drive signs fit nicely over their signs, and we are even able to benefit from the red arrows already on…
The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting its bimonthly Mental Health Focus at Santa Catalina Catholic Church at 14380 N. Oracle Road. The same program will be presented twice, so feel free to attend the one that best fits your schedule—Sept. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. or Sept. 25 from 6 to 8…