Linda Shannon-Hills To buy, or not to buy, is an often-asked question when it comes to purchasing many products, and sometimes it can be quite the head-scratcher working out if it’s the right purchase for you. So, to try and help you make your mind up about purchasing a drone, the SBR Technology Club is…
Jim Hoagland I have been fortunate to travel the world for birding to places such as the Peruvian Amazon, Costa Rica, Spain, Alaska, Peru, Galapagos, Africa, Europe, and Belize. In Belize. I saw my “spark bird,” the trogon, which started me on my path to becoming a full-time birder. We just returned from another trip…
Linda Harvey The Architectural and Landscaping Committee (ALC) plays an important role in keeping our community looking beautiful by upholding the harmonious character that has been established. The ALC consists of resident volunteers and a Robson employee administrator who review all requests for landscaping, placement of walls, sunscreens, storage sheds, doors, signs, yard art, flagpoles,…
Fore For Kids Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Pick Up Where It Left Off Joe Guyton The annual Fore For Kids Charity Golf Tournament will take place at the Oro Valley Country Club on Monday, Nov. 22, starting with Registration at 11 a.m. and a shotgun at 1 p.m. This is the signature fundraiser of…
Debbie Witten The new pickleball machine has arrived at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPBA) for all members to use and enjoy. Mark Pohler, vice president of the SBRPBA was instrumental in its purchase and providing instruction on the operation of the new Simon X pickleball machine. Mark trained about 75 club members so they can…
JoAnne Gaudioso One of the easiest and most effective ways to enjoy essential oils is through diffusion. Placing a few drops of oil in an essential oil diffuser can immediately alter the atmosphere of your home, office, hotel room, or any indoor area, as the potent aroma of essential oils travel through the air. The…
Christophe Valton Animals arrive at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSAZ) point-of-intake for myriad reasons, and those are always sad, devastating, and heartbreaking. Staff and volunteers follow well-established protocols and practices to help ensure that needs are addressed and everybody is processed in a timely and humane manner. Even when a happy outcome is uncertain,…
Bonnie Goldman Together we are making communities safer, more caring places to live. This is our nation’s 39th community-building campaign that promotes police community partnerships. National Night Out triumphs over a culture that isolates us from each other and allows us to rediscover our own communities. Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across…
Pegg Ridolfo The Ranch Roots Genealogy Club is making a comeback and our first meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the La Mesa and La Montana Rooms. Any resident of SaddleBrooke Ranch is welcome to attend and join our club if you’d like. There are no dues…
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Artists are preparing their art for the upcoming SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) ARTwalk on Saturday, Oct. 23, and Sunday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To help residents see some of the artists work before the ARTwalk, we have established a closed-group SBR ARTwalk Artists Facebook group. Only residents and artists…