Linda Nicholson On April 12 the Ranchette Putters hosted the Verde Sputters from SaddleBrooke. This is the first invitational hosted by the Ranchette Putters since the opening of the new putting green in December 2015 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. On this beautiful and sunny morning 72 lady putters took their places on the putting green. It…
Terry and Anita Zimmerman The first all-member tennis clinic titled “Pro Analysis of Play Style” was held on May 10 at the Grand Stand tennis courts. Twenty-two members were in attendance. The clinic was led by pro tennis player Chris Madsen. While members played a doubles match, Chris analyzed and provided instruction to the players…
Colleen Carey and Connie Klappenbach The SBRWGA says thank you to Terri Campbell Thorson and UBS for your generous donation. We appreciate your commitment in becoming a sponsor for our ladies’ league. SBRWGA also says thank you to Born to Travel for their generous donation. Pilar, who is busy arranging cruises and all kinds of…
Congratulations to Joyce DeYoung and Cheri Alfrey for their overall low net win at Oro Valley Country Club in the Southern District Women’s Golf Association Spring Partners’ Tournament with their two-day total of 120. Fantastic job, ladies! Other winners were Mindy Hawkins and Jeanne Osterlund 5th flight, second place low net; Marlyce Mycka and Melanie…
Linda Lyon The Oracle School District (OSD) is achieving wonderfully on many fronts. This year the Mt. Vista Elementary School had more participants than ever in the Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF) regional science fair. Held annually at the Tucson Convention Center, the 2017 fair involved over 2,000 K-12 projects and 5,000…
Punch Howarth Musicians in the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra provided great musical experiences to mostly sold-out audiences last season. The closing concert was a season high with Melanie Chae’s reading of the Schumann Piano Concerto and Dvorak’s melodic Symphony No. 7. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 was S.R.O. Other gems were Gershwin’s Piano Concerto, Elgar’s Violin Concerto and Faure’s Requiem with…
Jan Larkey Three members of the SaddleBrooke Writing for Publication Group are now published authors: Nancy Ferris, Judy Smith and Diane Dweller. Nancy Ferris, a member of the original writing group, is the author of The Long Haul by N. K. Ferris. The idea of writing this novel started when Nancy was with a group of…
SBR Wellness Roundup Advisory Group Before Exercising: two cups of fluid (16oz) two hours before exercising During Exercise: one cup fluid (5-10 oz) every 15-20 minutes Post Exercise: one cup fluid (5-10oz) every 15-20 minutes for two hours or four cups of fluid per each pound of body weight loss. The level of activity, environmental…
Terry and Anita Zimmerman The Cinco de Mayo celebration and tennis challenge was attended by over 40 members and their guests on May 5. The evening started with several members utilizing their tennis skills while trying to hit six boxes located on the opposite side of the net. Each participant had 15 tennis balls fed…
Terry Barringer Are you looking for a little inspiration to begin the summer season? The Women’s Ministry of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke invites you to join us for a time of sharing. During this four-week program women will be telling their story. Their experiences will offer a glimpse into who they are or where…