R.O.S.E. Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Spring is finally here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning! While you may be busy decluttering your home, don’t forget to clean up your financial accounts as well. In addition to organizing your finances, it’s also important to be vigilant against scams and fraud. Here are some…
Generals, May 2023
Our Warehouse Is Full!
Rosemary Douglas The 25th annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive took place on March 18. The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) in Mammoth was the recipient of money and food donated by the generous residents of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch. The donations received during the Food Drive make a major contribution toward keeping TCFB open and…
Features, May 2023
Your National Parks—Bryce Canyon National Park and Its Hoodoos
Linda Harvey Bryce Canyon National Park (NP) in southern Utah is known for the unusual scenic beauty and its “hoodoos.” The hoodoos are rock-shaped pillars formed more than 40 million years ago from chromatic limestone that has been eroded by rain and ice. These hoodoos range in color from eggshell to pink to crimson. While hoodoos…
Generals, May 2023
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
SBCO Honors Special Volunteers for 2022-23 Nancy McCluskey-Moore For the past 26 years, all-volunteer organization SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has provided food, clothing, educational grants, and scholarships for local children in communities along the 100+-mile Copper Corridor that stretches north from Catalina to Globe. On April 10, SBCO board members, volunteers, and supporters gathered to…
Sports, May 2023
Binge Dinkers Pickleball Team
The Binge Dinkers are a 3.0 Arizona Pickleball Players League women’s team. Pictured are: (front row) Darlyn Nero, Linda Parkinson, Elizabeth Mastro, Lisa Horton; (back row) Cathy Kauffman, Jill Moretto, Lisa Richards, Irene Harvey, Jacqueline Fancher, Diane Bouchard, and Mardiece Patrick. (Photo by Debora Witten)
Generals, May 2023
Ranch Residents to Play at Music in the Mountains
Nancy Carlson Carlson-Wilcox 47, also known as CW47, will be playing at Catalina State Park on June 3 at 6 p.m. as part of the Music in the Mountains series. This trio recently played in early March at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Ballroom to a large, attentive crowd. They’ve also performed previously at Catalina State Park,…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
SBR Resident and Self-Published Author Addresses the Ranch Roots Genealogy Club
Karen Peltier Research and discovery are only one part of a genealogist’s quest. Bringing your relatives to life is a vital part of the craft, but determining just how to do that is often hard. The March meeting of the Ranch Roots Genealogy Club heard from SaddleBrooke Ranch resident and author of eight self-published novels,…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Resident Competes in World Championship
Janice Hynes recently competed in the World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting. This event is held at the Ben Avery Shooting Center in Phoenix during the first week of March. More than 700 contestants from 20 countries competed for the championship. Cowboy Action Shooting is a three-gun match using antique firearms (firearms in use prior to 1899).…
Features, May 2023
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Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Glasshoppers Members Are Preparing for Christmas in July
Andrea Cothran Glasshoppers Glass Arts Club members are looking forward to this year’s annual Christmas in July event. The entire month of July, studio classes will include projects for the upcoming holiday season. As one of our members said, “It’s never too early to start working on those Christmas gifts! Problem is I like them…