Linda Harvey Flagstaff, Ariz., is home to three national monuments (NM): Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki. While these monuments may be small and not well known, they are rich in archeological history as the land has been shared for 10,000 years by 13 Native American tribes. There are 3,000 archeological sites protected by these…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Holiday Velvet Scarves Class November 8
Dale Farland In July, instructor Mary Gavan held a class teaching the art of creating beautiful silk scarves. Everyone who took that class went home with two incredible, personal scarves. By popular demand, Mary is returning in time to teach another class for the holidays. This class will focus on velvet scarves and will be just…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Fall Spanish Class at the Ranch!
Español y Más, with instructor Judy Freeman, is again offering a Beginning Spanish class at the Ranch. This is your chance to jump in at the beginning or brush up on the skills you’ve already acquired. Start your path to conversation, and you might find yourself having a little fun along the way! The beginning…
Generals, September 2023
Pet Food Drive Results
Debora Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch came out to play a couple of hours of pickleball and then work the Aug. 1 pet food drive. The pickleball group’s generosity and hard work help to put on these events for the community. The pet food drive resulted in almost $1,000 donated to Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR). Food…
Generals, September 2023
Friends of Bill W.
Friends of Bill meets Thursdays, 3 to 4 p.m. in the La Vista Room. Contact: [email protected] or 831-206-3077
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Creating Beautiful Accessories!
We Be Beaders are seen here cooling off in the studio while working on their favorite pastime! They were working on projects for upcoming cancer fundraisers in September and October. Their crafts and jewelry will also be available at the SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk in October. (Photo by Debora Witten)
Generals, September 2023
SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk Is October 21 and 22
Linda Shannon-Hills Save the dates! The SBR ARTwalk will be on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and again on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., for an open-studio tour. Artists will be showing their work in their home studios and groups in the Creative Arts and Tech (CAT) Center. SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents have a…
Generals, September 2023
Autumn Fun at the Lavender Farm!
Carolyn Blair Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm will start the autumn season off with our Annual Bluegrass BBQ Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 30! Big Daddy’s BBQ will prepare a delicious meal. The farm is located in the quaint community of Oracle at 1221 North Rancho Robles Road and is a unique and beautiful place to visit in the fall. Come and…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Introduction to Zentangle Method of Drawing, Part 2
Dale Farland In June, Zentangle artist Val Barsevich taught our beginner class in Zentangle. It was so well received, the students immediately asked her to return to teach another class. So, if you missed the first Introduction to Zentangle class, it’s not too late to learn the Zentangle method! It’s fun, easy to learn, and promotes relaxation…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Kickin’ It to Live Country Western Music
Janelle Authur Ranch Western dancers enjoyed two more boot-scootin’, heel stompin’ Western dance parties on July 14 and Aug. 4 in the Sol Ballroom at the Ranch House. Tucson-area band Wild Ride provided the live music in July and Patrick Rayl and the .357 Band did the honors in August. Recognizing the popularity of Western dancing in…