Interested in writing a family history or cookbook, slice-of-life essays, children’s stories, or …? If so, join the Writing for Fun and Family Group (WFFG). No writing experience is necessary. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 1:00-3:30 in the La Vista room. First session will be Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Bring…
January 2017
Ranch Roots shares a branch
On Monday, January 23, the Ranch Roots genealogy group will have its regular meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the La Mesa Room. As we normally do we’ll have a round-table to discuss new finds and experiences. We’ll also enjoy sharing a branch of each of our family trees. Each person can bring some representation or…
January 2017
Community Church of SaddleBrooke begins Bible study – The Book of John
Terry Barringer Are you looking for a fresh start for the new year? The Women’s Ministry of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke invites you to kick off 2017 with a dynamic study presented by Susie Gannett, international speaker and teacher. This winter Susie will be teaching from the Book of John. This narrative is the…
January 2017
“Watercolor on Canvas” – Two day workshop planned in March
As requested by the artists at SaddleBrooke Ranch, Kendahl Jan Jubb will return to share her internationally renowned artistic expertise at a two-day workshop on March 14 and 15, 2017. The technique will allow the finished painting to be hung for display without additional frame or glass. Supplies are provided for the participants! Pre-registration is…
January 2017
Latin Rhythm Dance Club
The Latin Rhythm Dance is in its 12th year of providing instruction in authentic Latin dance styles to SaddleBrooke residents. This season’s professional-level classes feature the hottest Latin dances: Samba, Salsa, Merengue and Mambo. Free Latin Dance Classes Monday Basic Dance Classes meet in SB One’s Vermilion Room Mondays from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. except for…
January 2017
7th annual Robson Trap Trials
The seventh annual Robson Trap Trials will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017, at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. All shooters, experienced and novices, are encouraged to enjoy the fun and camaraderie this event provides. You get to know the shooters from other communities as well as your own. There will be three rounds…
January 2017
GVR humbles the PPB of SaddleBrooke 8-Ball Team Challenge
Joseph F. Giammarino First we would like to thank Green Valley Recreation’s Billiard Club and Art Janssen for their hospitality, friendly competition and a nice luncheon at the 19th Hole after the 8-Ball Challenge. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic Borland, vice president of the Pool Players of the Brooke for organizing this…
Front Page, December 2016
Another fun Tennis Festival at the Ranch
Tove Pape On a beautiful fall weekend in early November the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) held its annual Steiness Tennis Festival. With thunderstorms in the days preceding the festival, organizers were naturally a bit nervous. Thank goodness the courts remained dry throughout the two days of games. The festival is named after Helge Steiness,…
December 2016
Sonoran Bells presents “All I Want for Christmas is…Bells”
Donna Langwig Sonoran Bells, Tucson’s premier community handbell ensemble, will open their 2016 holiday season on December 11 with a concert at Vista de la Montaña Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane in Catalina. Under the direction of Shannon Casey, the program will feature classic carols and contemporary arrangements of tunes such as It’s the…
December 2016
Pool players of the Brooke vs Mission Royale’s Billiards Club
Joseph F. Giammarino First we would like to thank Mission Royale and Steve Speckhart, president of the Mission Royale Billiards Club, for their hospitality, competition, hot coffee and delicious cookies. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic Borland, vice president of the Pool Players of the Brooke, for organizing this event and making sure…