Marlene Diskin Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD) marks its 40th anniversary this year. It was started by Lloyd Golder on November 15, 1977 as a volunteer fire district with one station. Much has changed over the years, and the district is no longer volunteer driven. It now has eight stations, employs 192 people, and services…
Linda Nicholson SaddleBrooke Ranch Ranchette Putters announces its winners for March. Monthly prizes are given for the most holes-in-one (six or more) and the lowest putting score for first, second and third lowest average. The SaddleBrooke Ranch putting green had its own kind of March Madness. Braving the wind chill, these lady putters addressed the…
Construction of the new SaddleBrooke Ranch Clubhouse is taking shape with rough framing, plumbing and electrical well underway. This exciting new facility will showcase a sophisticated, yet casual elegance and will include: Ballroom/Auditorium with stage Full-service restaurant and Lounge/Bar overlooking the lake Private Dining Room Relaxing Fireside Lounge Area Outdoor Terraces Event Lawn New Model…
Terry and Anita Zimmerman All SBRTA members and their guests are invited to a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5. We will start the festivities with a fun tennis skills challenge for all levels at 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Stand tennis court. Dress is casual; Sombreros welcome! Remember to bring your tennis racket.…
Kay Lantow On Saturday morning, April 29, seven residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch will generously open their gardens to their neighbors for three hours. This will be the third SBR Garden Tour. SaddleBrooke Ranch residents will have the opportunity to view a wide variety of gardens and landscape designs. Some are relatively new, less than a…
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPA) held a “Chilly Pickleball Social Play and Chili Cook-off” on February 21, 2017. On a not-so-chilly day (76 degrees), 46 pickleball players from all skill levels participated in this social event. Using a round robin format, this fun afternoon resulted in surprise wins and surprise losses, but no surprises…
Terry Barringer The historic Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch and Resort will be the setting of the women’s retreat hosted by the Women’s Ministry of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke on Friday, April 21, 2017. Consider this event an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring and fresh beginnings. The story of Miriam. How might…
Nan Nasser Have you ever vacationed at a beach and wandered along the water line looking for or at shells? I have brought home many treasures and then didn’t know quite what to do with them. SaddleBrooke resident Suzanne Stewart knows exactly what to do with those beauties, designing one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry that will…
Rebecca Williams There were so many interested in enjoying the spring weather that the total of 28 riders had to be split into two waves. Riders headed up the trail at Colossal Cave Mountain Park located southeast of Tucson in Vail. This picturesque venue wanders gently through the saguaros, cottonwoods and barrel cacti. This area…
On Sunday, February 12, 2017, the Pool Players of The Brooke Travel Team went to Vistoso to play against the Sun City Oro Valley Billiards Club for possession of a personalized travel plaque. Our teams consisted of: Dominic “The Doctor” Borland and Terry Sterling, Jim “Shooter” Fabio and Fred “The Baker” Dianda, Karl “English” Knight…