Charlotte James The walls are expanding, the temporary drop-off on the west side is receiving donations daily and the hammering is diminishing. Over 4,000 feet is being added to the previously existing Golden Goose. The sales floor as well as the back room is getting bigger as we are growing to serve you better. A…
February 2017
Pool Players of the Brooke celebration dinner
Dominic Borland Pool Players of The Brooke held a dinner for their 2016 members on Thursday, January 12, 2017, in the Vistas Dining Room. The evening was a celebration of our club’s first year in existence and the potentially bright future for billiards in our community. In 2016 The Pool Players of The Brooke billiards…
February 2017
Ranch Roots does DNA
The Ranch Roots genealogy group will meet at our usual time on Monday, February 27, at 1:00 p.m. in the La Mesa Room. This month we’re focusing on DNA and how it can help you with your research. Everyone who has had their DNA tested should bring printed results and their sign-on to review it…
February 2017
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
18th annual Food Drive Nan Nasser For many years SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) conducted a spring food drive throughout our community benefiting a variety of area food banks. We now direct our efforts to the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth serving people in Mammoth, San Manuel to Oracle. Why? This is an area…
February 2017
Basic Desert Gardening class – March 6
SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners present Basic Desert Gardening in the Hacienda Club at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Monday, March 6, from 9 a.m. until noon. Do you have questions about the basics: soils, cacti, growing natives, frost protection, irrigation and any other issues affecting your gardens and landscapes? Your very own Master Gardeners will…
February 2017
Tai Chi news
Carol Emerson Tai Chi is an ancient system of exercise that originated in the Taoist temples of China over 2,000 years ago. The monks of the temples developed Tai Chi as a way to keep themselves physically fit while spending many hours in meditation and also as a means (they hoped) to obtain longevity, even…
February 2017
SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Club meeting notice
Donna Pedota Saddlebrooke Ranch Women’s Club met on Monday, January 9. This was the first meeting led by the new president, Linda Whittingham. Linda kicked off the meeting and announced the new board. Marian Bianchini, the Chair for Programs, shared exciting speakers and terrific lineup for 2017. Also noted there will be no membership dues…
February 2017
Welcome to Line Dance lessons with Rebecca – sign up now
Dr. Mark Magdanz Sign up now for the winter lessons. Classes will start at the Ranch Wednesday, January 18. The 2017 winter class series will run 10 weeks. Two skill levels are taught year round on Wednesday afternoons in the Hacienda aerobics room, so Rebecca’s line dance classes provide SaddleBrooke Ranch residents with dancing for…
February 2017
Partners Western Dance Classes and Activities for February
Partners Western Dance Club has a lot of boot scooting, ground pounding and dancing fun scheduled for the upcoming year. The club has scheduled a dance on Friday, February 17, with Branded Duo; Thursday, March 23, with The Workingman’s Band; and Friday, April 7, again with Branded Duo. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss…
February 2017
Volleyball champion is Ranch resident
Mark Wong You may know Don Williams not only as a Ranch neighbor but also as one of the helpful staff members at the Ranch fitness center. You may also know Don from the Ranch Horseback Riding Group, which he and his wife Rebecca started several years ago. What you may not know is that…