Pastor Steve Wilson and Dick Kroese Craig “Sawman” Sawyer is a Marine veteran, former Navy SEAL, sniper and combat instructor. Sawyer took time out of his busy schedule to speak and share his stories with the men’s Ministry group from Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB). Sawyer is the owner of Tactical Insider which brings technical…
Members of the Rancheros Square Dance Club and SaddleBrooke Square Dance Club took a day to enjoy a unique tour offered at the U of A Mirror Lab. This lab is the only place in the world to produce the giant 28’ diameter glass bases for some of the world’s finest telescopes. Right now, the…
Donna Langwig Sons of Orpheus—The Male Choir of Tucson will present its 28th Anniversary Gala Spring Concert on Saturday, April 13, at 3:00 p.m. at Vista de la Montaña, UMC, 3001 E. Miravista Lane, Catalina (on the west side of Oracle Road, 3.7 miles north of Tangerine). An eclectic program of contemplative, inspiring, whimsical and…
Dianne Johns and Carolee Bailey On a brisk Thursday evening, 34 Illinois Club members trekked to Nona Maria’s in Oracle to design their own custom pizzas! The owner, Frank Palazzolo, enlightened the group on how the pizza pie came to be; originally made for Queen Margherita of Italy. He reviewed his culinary education beginning in…
On the afternoon of February 27, over 60 Ranch pickleball enthusiasts gathered under the Ramada to join the Pickles and Burgers social play event. Players rotated teammates after playing a game to eight points. Competition was friendly and enjoyed by all the participants. Congratulations to Joe Campion, Cliff Hall, Bob Koerner and Anna Ung for…
Riders headed up the trail at Colossal Cave Mountain Park located southeast of Tucson in Vail. This picturesque venue wanders gently through the saguaros offering magnificent views. We were happy to be on the horses as part of the trail meandered up a wash which was bubbling with mountain snow melt. It was really unusual…
Joe Cuffari, Event Director The Town of Oro Valley and G+J Race Timing invites you to the 2019 Round Up at the Ranch 5k in beautiful Oro Valley, AZ on June 23, 2019. Pre-Packet Pickup Saturday, June 22, 2019; Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Canada Dr. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Race Day! Sunday, June…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Delaying the effects of aging has become one highly researched topic as our Boomer Generation retires. Aging is inevitable, but we may delay the rapidity and severity of life’s changes. Some things, if done, delay brain decline caused by aging. These are well established: 1) Stay socially active, read and mental activities,…
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills The Newcomers’ Gathering is a chance for our new residents to introduce themselves to the community and to other new residents just arriving. This gives new residents a chance to meet other new residents and to hear about activities and events at the Ranch. Resident veterans have volunteered to come…
