We had an exciting October full of new announcements and more progress on new amenities. SaddleBrooke Ranch was proud to release two new floorplans this month: the Pavona, part of the Premiere series, and the Alora, part of the Tradition series. The Pavona, which isn’t modeled, is a 2169 sq. ft. home with the…
December 2017
Will eating chocolate make us happy?
Denise Doepke On the evening of October 14, 38 residents of Unit 8A proved that eating chocolate will make you happy at the “Taste of Chocolate” party. From the main entry to the outside patio there were all kinds of chocolates including candies, cupcakes, brownies, cookies and fudge. However, the showstopper of the evening…
Front Page, December 2017
The Ranch revs up for the holidays
Linda Shannon-Hills Neighbors at SaddleBrooke Ranch, dig out your holiday decorations for the Holiday Cart Parade on Friday, December 15, starting at 2:00 p.m. from La Hacienda Clubhouse. Last year was so much fun, but this year will be even better. Some of the ideas from last year might inspire your creativity to make that…
Front Page, November 2017
Putting for a good cause
Linda Nicholson On September 13 the Ranchette Putters gathered on the SaddleBrooke Ranch putting green as usual. But on this day the lady putters were putting for a good cause. In August club president Nancy Galant proposed the club’s next charity effort be on behalf of Sister Jose Women’s Center. The idea was warmly received…
Front Page, November 2017
Residents get sneak peek at the new Clubhouse
Sherry Jackson, RCI Corporate Communications Two separate “dusty shoe” tour days were held in October with approximately 400 SaddleBrooke Ranch residents getting a “sneak peek” at their new Ranch House Clubhouse. The tours highlighted different aspects of the new building with various staff members on hand to answer questions about the new amenity. A beverage…
Front Page, November 2017
Holiday Golf Cart Parade
Linda Shannon-Hills SBR is having the annual Holiday Cart Parade on Friday, December 15, at 2:00 p.m. Start thinking about how you will decorate your electric carts for the parade. Prizes will be awarded for the top three winners. More details to come in the December Roundup.
November 2017
Support SBCO while shopping at Bashas’
Nancy McCluskey-Moore There is an easy way for your grocery dollars to help improve the lives of needy children in local communities. Buy a Bashas’ Community Card at the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach office in Suite L at the mini-market complex on SaddleBrooke Blvd. The office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through…
November 2017
Summer Softball highlights
Pat Tiefenbach and Carol Chiarello The long hot summer is over, and the SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) is excited to announce the results of our summer leagues. Before we begin let’s take a moment to learn a bit of history about “20 years” of softball teams and one guy in particular. Ron Quarantino, or…
November 2017
Rep your unit!
Kim Schweitzer On September 13 nearly 40 residents of unit 16A gathered together at the Hacienda Club to “Rep our favorite sports team.” We wore shirts, hats (and even a cheese head!) representing teams from our home states. We may live in Arizona now, but we have that “home town” pride and aren’t afraid to…
November 2017
Kick off the holiday season at the SaddleBrooke Singers Concert December 1 and 3
Steph Mattie Bah humbug you might be saying to yourself. It is a warm and sunny autumn day in Arizona. The thought of snow falling, sitting by a crackling fire or Christmas shopping seems so far away. It sure doesn’t feel like December is just around the corner. Well, the SaddleBrooke Singers concert will be…