Sports, April 2022
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, April 12, at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 20 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space!” below the flier information. What you’ll…
Sports, April 2022
SBR Tennis Association Introduces “Pop Tennis”
At this year’s Club Expo held in the Sol Ballroom on March 5, the SaddleBrooke Tennis Association (SBRTA) introduced Pop Tennis, and were inundated with interested parties signing up to play this new format. Pop Tennis (formerly known as paddle tennis) is played on a shorter tennis court where there are no doubles lanes. It is played…
Generals, April 2022
Gospel Rescue Mission and Community Church at SaddleBrooke
Dick Kroese As a yardmaster for the Southern Pacific Railroad, Ray Chastain would see men illegally riding trains into Tucson. He felt sorry for them, so he provided food and clothing. Then, in 1953, he and his wife founded Gospel Rescue Mission (GRM), in a downtown storefront, to offer more services and carry the Gospel…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
SaddleBrooke Ranch Rancheros Celebrated Valentine’s Day
Richard Martin On Feb. 11, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Rancheros joined the SaddleBrooke Squares square dancers for a special Valentine’s Day party in HOA One’s Vermillion Room. The room was filled with heart-shaped balloons and other Valentine’s Day décor, as well as square dancers wearing red and white attire. If you are interested in dipping your…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Republican Women of Action Updates
Judy Smith The Republican Women of Action (WOA) announced they became an official club at their Feb. 28 meeting. Carolee Bailey, president, made the announcement that, “While we will remain a group of like-minded women, we have much work to do.” While gaining information about issues is important, it is also important that people know…
Features, April 2022
Nature’s Way: Cuckoos Are Back Again this Year
Jim Hoagland The SaddleBrooke Ranch Cuckoos team’s participation in the 2021 Tucson Audubon’s Birdathon was such a success that the Cuckoos are back this year. They have a big task ahead of them to top last year’s event since they were crowned Grand Champion of the 2021 Tucson Audubon Society (TAS) Birdathon. The team of…
Features, April 2022
“Maids a Milking” in SBR
“Eight maids a milking” was not only featured by Nancy Hugus’ ladies during SaddleBrooke Ranch’s carol singing in December, it is also an integral part of Loretta Johnson’s beautiful piece of needlework! Thank you to both!
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
IJSS News
Melanie Einbund February and March were active months at the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) that included in-person Shabbat services, a class, and Purim. Shabbat services on March 25 were in person with Rabbi Harari officiating, and with cantorial soloist Sarah Boltt accompanied by David Mancini-Conway. Our Feb. 25 service was held in person and…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Cyber Security—Protecting Your Personal Information and Home Technology
Linda Shannon-Hills Did you miss the presentation? You can watch the video at the Technology Club website. On Feb. 15, the SBR Technology Club sponsored a presentation by Kristina Vevia about protecting your personal information and your home technology. Kristina’s presentation was given at a novice level so that computer users could easily understand. She…