JoAnne Gaudioso Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, by car, plane, or train, essential oils can help to ease the stress of travel, boost your immune system, and help you feel refreshed and energized upon arrival. The best part is that most essential oils can be easily incorporated into your travel routine. With a…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Meet Bridget Bonner, Fitness Instructor of the Month
Debbie McGrady If you are looking for some calmness and focus in your fitness plan, check out what Bridget Bonner’s classes have to offer. Bridget is a Yoga Alliance-experienced and licensed yoga instructor. She has been a fitness professional since 1987. Bridget is very passionate about health and wellness and committed to a healthy lifestyle.…
Generals, June 2023
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Happy Tail: Mocha Double the fun, double the joy! In November 2021, David and Peggy Anne Duffy Cook contacted SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) to assist them with finding a companion for their senior dog, Mikey. At that time, they adopted an adorable little girl named Sweet Pea, a poodle mix who is now called…
June 2023
CA Club: Don’t Drive Your Chevy to the Levy—Drive Your Caddy to the Chaparral
Arlene Wong California Club members! Your event planning group has a special shindig planned for you. Bring your friends and neighbors, all are welcome. Grab your western hats, boots, turquoise jewelry, and plenty of fringe and join us at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 16 for great food, drinks, games, photo ops and an all-around…
Front Page, May 2023
SBR Young Guns Win State Championship
Congratulations to SaddleBrooke Ranch Young Guns 3.5, 55+ Men’s Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) State Champions. The Young Guns beat Las Palmas Grande 30-12 to become the first all-SaddleBrooke Ranch resident players to win a state championship. The April 4 playoff day was a challenge, playing in undesirable weather with 12 to 19 mph winds…
Front Page, May 2023
SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving our writing skills. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the La Vista room at the La Hacienda Club from 1 to 3 p.m. If you have any questions about the club, please contact Kathie Marshall at ktmars001@gmailcom. This month, we…
Front Page, May 2023
Happy First Anniversary to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine!
Deb McGiboney Thank you Women of Wine (WOW) for a great first anniversary celebration! We celebrate all our wonderful WOW and great friends we have met along the way this past year. Thank you to Tyler and Kelly from the Ranch House Grill who assist in our setup in the Sol Ballroom, as well as…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
SBRMGA Ryder Cup Tournament 2023
Tom Graham Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) golfers from the swift completion of their scheduled rounds. Indeed, Mother Nature challenged the Ryder Cup teams. Not to worry, 104 resolute golfers plus some substitutes comprising two teams completed three days of competition. Team captains—Red Team,…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
2023 President’s Cup Winner Congratulations, Debbie Shelton!
Debbie Ferguson Hello Golf Fans! On March 27 and 28 the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) hosted their 2023 President’s Cup. Excitement was in the air, as was Jim Heywood’s drone. Thank you, Jim, for our group photo. Red, white, and blue could be seen from the heavens. The excitement was quelled by increasing…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Enjoy Many Styles of Dancing!
Dancing, no matter the style—ballroom, western, Latin, hip hop, line dancing—and no matter your level of training (or no training at all), is just fun and joyful. Dancing can be spiritual, emotional, loving, and crazy—a time to enjoy, cut loose, or find a sense of wellbeing. Whatever dance does for you, or what dance means to…