Jim Hoagland I guess you could say I became a professional photographer at the young age of 17 working and getting paid (hence professional) by the local newspaper using a Graflex camera with 4 x 5 film holder and burning my fingers whenever I removed the flash bulb. I remember one of the pictures I…
Miriam Brock Members of the SBR Pickleball Club participated in the Tucson Winter Classic Pickleball Tournament held Jan. 28 through 31 at the Kino South Sports Complex in Tucson. The Pickleball Club recognizes the following members for their outstanding play. Gold medal winners: Tony Zoellner and Bob Soucek. Silver medal winners: Joe Campion, Jen Campion…
Barbara Barr and Elaine Terry Each year the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke assists well deserving area youth in reaching their educational dreams and goals. The club not only awards scholarships for students for their college education, but has recently added scholarships for students to attend vocational educational programs. This year the new Vocational Scholarships will be…
Joy Hellard “On the road again–just can’t wait to get on the road again!” These Willie Nelson lyrics remind many residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch that their bucket list destinations are on hold. Despite COVID restrictions and closed attractions, homeowners in 16B decided to spice up their new year’s exercise resolutions by taking a virtual travel…
Michael McDonagh SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) is pleased to hold their first in-house mixed doubles round robin tournament of the year. Play will commence on March 3 and continue each Wednesday through April 7. The competition is for all levels of play as the Association continues to attend to all members and encourage others…
David Zapatka Commenting on the January WOTM column, reader Tom from Arlington, Va. writes, “Here’s a Washington Post article where your word of the month ‘jeremiad’ is used by the paper’s reporter Michael Scherer. In this case, the reporter uses it to describe the words of the chairman of the Nye County Republican Party in Nevada…
David Taylor There are not many places in Tucson to see woven rugs in ornate frames, hanging on the walls that resemble high quality oil paintings with the realistic image-like subjects rendered as refined and intricately as if the Old Masters painted them. Even more impressive is that these pieces of art made of thread and fiber…
Carol Mihal The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) invites women that enjoy playing 18 holes of golf to join a great group of women that make up our club. The goal of SBRWGA is to promote good fellowship, provide an opportunity to enjoy golf, enable our members to enjoy organized competition and social activities,…
Douglas and Melanie Sedam As of Dec. 31, there were: * 25 active listings, ranging from $384,900 to $865,000. * 3 active contingents i.e., in escrow but have not removed their inspection and/or loan contingencies yet, ranging from $389,000 to $576,900. * 3 pendings i.e., soon to close escrow, ranging from $379,900 to $845,000. *…
Frank Hugus Each year SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) organizes the annual holiday fundraiser for our golf course maintenance crew. This is an annual tradition that both SBRMGA and SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) promote and support with their members to show their appreciation for what the SBR crew does for us, day in…