David Zapatka While watching the last two episodes of The Expanse, I heard significant dialogue about the rail guns being used by Marcos Inaros, the leader of the Belters’ Free Navy, who was intent on destroying the Inners (pronounced Innas), the people residing on Earth, Luna (the moon), and Mars. These rail guns were powerful…
Sports, May 2022
Ranchette Putters March into the Winners’ Circle
Camille Esterman March weather turned out to be ideal for putting. Cool temperatures at 9 a.m. quickly warmed up under sunny skies, as teams of Ranchette Putters shed their jackets and sweaters. A record number of impressive scores were recorded in March, especially since the month provided five opportunities to putt. Each month prizes are…
Sports, May 2022
Pickleball Association Joins Tennis Shoes for the Homeless Program
Jerry Fay The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association has joined the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association and the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club as part of the Tennis Shoes for the Homeless Program. A big thank you goes to Kim Ahlgrim-Heine, current president of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association, for setting up the program. Over the past four years, the…
Sports, May 2022
Catalina Cup Comes to the Ranch
Beth Chamberlin The Catalina Cup is a club competition that runs from October through April. The season was made up of nine matches played at various courses in the Tucson area. Barb Simms and Jean Cheszek co-captained the team from SaddleBrooke Ranch. On April 4, the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) hosted the Catalina Cup…
Features, May 2022
Mother’s Day Teas
Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm will be hosting their popular annual Mother’s Day Teas on May 8 and also May 15 at 11 a.m. Don your most beautiful hat and bring your mother, grandmother, grandchildren, and friends to enjoy a beautiful spring Mother’s Day Tea at the Lavender Farm! Due to popularity, the Lavender…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Writing Guild Enriches Talents
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving our writing skills. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the La Vista room at the La Hacienda Club from 1 to 3 p.m. If you have any questions about the club, please contact Joy Hellard at [email protected]. Catnip By Carol…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
American Legion Oro Valley Post 132
On to National! It was a stellar performance by the two American Legion Oro Valley Post 132-sponsored contestants who competed at the March 19 state level of the American Legion Oratorical Scholarship program. Caleb Rasor placed first and Grace Shin placed third among the best six contestants in the state. Caleb now advances to the…
Sports, May 2022
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, May 10, at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Spring Into New Zealand Wine Tasting Event
On March 15, Wine Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch (WCSBR) members enjoyed a taste of New Zealand wines and small plate food pairings! The Sol Ballroom was packed with members who enjoyed eating and tasting two white wines and three reds. The first pairing was a Sauvignon Blanc—Infamous Goose served with prosciutto wrapped roasted asparagus spears…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Five Rancheros Graduate to the Next Level in Square Dancing
Rebecca Williams Five members of the Rancheros Square Dance Club have graduated from 14 weeks of lessons this spring and will now be able to participate in dances at their respective level every week all summer long. Carla Marquardt and Debbie Trapp graduated at the Mainstream level, Kim Denny who is now “ambidancetrious,” in that…