When asked to provide feedback on the Community Map, this is what one energetic Robson homeowner, Susie Nee, had to say: “I love the map. During Covid, I got tired of walking the same route every day, so I decided I would walk and bike every street in PebbleCreek (65 miles, I am told). For…
Unit 8a – Tripped Up with Trivia Janelle Authur There is a saying that “necessity is the mother of invention.” During the past year’s COVID pause, finding ways to play games in small, socially distanced groups certainly required new approaches. In June 2020, Unit 8A tried an outside, small group approach to trivia. Based on…
Marilu Trainor It’s grilling time! Seven out of 10 adults own a grill, smoker, or BBQ. Enjoy those tasty meals safely and avoid a disaster by adhering to a few safety tips from the Goodyear Fire Department. The Stats * Between 2014 and 2018, grills, hibachis, smokers, and barbeques accounted for 10,600 home fires annually,…
arbara Barr The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke will be meeting at SaddleBrooke Ranch during the summer months. Historically speaking, one reason why the world’s largest volunteer organization is called Rotary is because it originally met in rotating locations. In that spirit, and due to a growing number of new members from SaddleBrooke Ranch, the Rotary…
Nina Berghausen Tuesday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 30, Madaras Gallery presents Purple Mountain Majesty. Diana Madaras’ stunning violet hues bring the magic of the Sonoran Desert to life. Diana sees the awe of each scene through her own vibrant color palette. Visit the gallery during the month of June to view this collection of…
Nina Berghausen Thursday, June 10 through Friday, June 25, Madaras Gallery presents The Great Summer Art Auction. Bidding opens at incredible values, and the two-week silent auction includes many original paintings by Diana Madaras, as well as several guest artists. The auction ends June 25. You can view the auction online at www.madaras.com beginning June…
Linda Gorman, Director The Duplicate Bridge Club is now playing in our new La Vista Card and Game Room. This room has quiet, comfortable chairs and perfect tables for all kinds of card and board games. We welcome all bridge players who may want to step up their game from party bridge to duplicate bridge. It…
Janelle Authur Residents of Unit 8A bid farewell to year five of monthly happy hours and welcomed in year six on March 19, with “Drive-In” Through the Years, a celebration of half a decade of happy hours and a look back at year five. Sixty-seven Unit 8A residents set up tables and chairs in the socially distanced outdoor theater…
Zann Wilson SaddleBrooke Ranch is proud to have a community garden, which owes its very existence to a special member of our neighborhood. Gretchen Malaski, a nine-year resident, has been pursuing the concept of a community garden almost as long as she has lived here. Gretchen loves to grow and has a lovely home landscape to…
Linda Shannon-Hills Through rain, snow, wind, sunshine, and hot temperatures, the SaddleBrooke Ranch COVID-19 vaccination drives went on without delay (except one day we started earlier). Although weather was not our toughest challenge, it did have an effect on how the drives were operated. First challenge: Vaccine vulnerability was a concern. Moderna vaccines are stored frozen…