This to rapidly growing ride raises funds that go support our returning wounded veterans. One hundred percent of our ride proceeds go to the Phoenix program of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, a not-for-profit dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities…
February 2019
Guide dogs at the Ranch – learn more about the program
Linda Shannon-Hills and Ed Edrman Have you wondered what the dogs in training vests are doing at the Ranch? In our interview with the puppies, we heard this, “We are guide dog puppies in training for a program called Guide Dogs for the Blind. So far, seven of us have been in training while living…
Generals, February 2019
SaddleBrooke Arts and Craft Fair March 2
The SaddleBrooke Artisans Fall Arts and Craft fair will be held on Saturday, March 2 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Your talented friends and neighbors of SaddleBrooke One, SaddleBrooke TWO and The Preserve are participating artisans. Each participating artist designs and creates their own unique hand-crafted items. You will see, and be able to purchase items…
Generals, February 2019
The Ranch House Sol Ballroom hosts the spirit of the holidays
Linda Shannon-Hills So much enthusiasm and joy came out of the Ranch House Sol Ballroom as our annual group singing moved from the Bistro to a much larger venue. On Friday, December 14, after the Holiday Parade, over 150 people descended on the ballroom to order their beverages of choice and find a great table…
Generals, February 2019
No one does it like CCSB
Carol Thompson I am proud to be a member and contributor to the Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB)! Our membership grants monetary gifts to many local organizations in need: Gospel Rescue Mission, Family First Pregnancy Care Center and Diaper Bank, Youth On Their Own (YOTO), Young Life Capernaum, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Habitat for…
Generals, February 2019
2018 Adopt-A-Family Program a great success
Marlene Diskin Kudos to our Ranch residents who made our 2018 Adopt-A-Family Program a great success! Ranchers generously donated $3,610 in cash which bought food for 20 families and provided donations of $1118.53 each to the Tri-Community Food Bank and Impact Arizona. Along with the food, 73 beautifully wrapped gifts were delivered to the Mountain…
Front Page, February 2019
DesertFest returns to the Ranch
Don’t miss all the fun! On Saturday, February 23, 2019, DesertFest returns to SaddleBrooke Ranch from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and it will be bigger and better! With a very exciting lineup of activities scheduled for this event—you won’t want to miss a moment! As part of the opening celebration for the new Ranch…
Generals, February 2019
Holiday highlights: caroling around the neighborhood
Linda Shannon-Hills Twas the second weekend before Christmas and just after Hanukkah, all through the community the carolers were singing those songs we all know to ring in the holidays. Our firemen were ready to hear the first round, singing along while they filmed the large crowd. We finished our songs to a hearty applause…
February 2019
How does your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell That was quick, winter is almost over. Yup, it’s time to get your head on straight and start to focus on the outdoors once again. There are some basic late-winter tasks that you can get a head start on now. For all you citrus owners, fertilize your trees and container-grown citrus now. Pay…
Features, February 2019
Top ten foods for better health
Nancy Teeter, RDN Make these ten anti-aging foods part of your healthy diet and consider eating one serving of each on most days. Apples The phrase “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may sound like an old wives’ tale, but studies show there is every reason to eat an apple each day. They…