Pat Smith Once again the recipe books of famous French chefs Julia Child and Jacques Pepin were removed from the pantry by dozens of SaddleBrooke Francophiles and poured through for unique dishes to serve at our annual Progressive Dinner honoring the talents of these two world class culinary artists. This particular event also honors our…
December 2016
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild expands class offerings
Jenni Long SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is now partnering with The Drawing Studio to offer classes previously not offered in SaddleBrooke. Those classes include Classic and Contemporary Sumi-e, Drawing and Painting with Your iPad, Pastels and Friday Feedback, which will give an artist dedicated time with a working artist to review four to five pieces…
December 2016
SBR Master Gardeners presents High Desert Gardening
SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners presents High Desert Gardening in the Maricopa Room, DesertView ClubHouse, SaddleBrooke from 10:00 a.m. until noon for six weeks starting February 21, 2017. Registration is required. Once again, due to popular demand, your Master Gardeners will be offering a six-week “mini” course to help residents resolve basic gardening issues along with…
December 2016
Show your appreciation for the golf course maintenance crew
Colleen Carey, SBRWGA and Mark Klicker, SBRMGA Please join the SBRWGA and the SBRMGA in our annual fund drive to benefit the golf course maintenance workers who keep our golf course in beautiful shape throughout the year, one that not only our golfers can be proud of but also all our residents, too. The men…
December 2016
SaddleBrooke Ranch resident publishes books related to wellness and consciousness
Bridget Bonner Books are always excellent gift ideas for self and others. 5 Inspirations to Create Your Highest Self by Bridget Bonner is an easy-to-read compilation of steps that readers can begin to practice immediately to inspire wellness. Included are ideas to improve dietary, lifestyle and exercise choices; methods for mindfulness in breath, relieving stress, improving relationships…
December 2016
Communication Today
Holiday Toys We at Orbitel want to thank our customers for your patronage this year! Let us make your holiday season as hassle-free as can be! We have worked all year to optimize the network that powers the high-tech toys you will give and receive. We have enhanced our products to stay on the cutting…
November 2016
SBRWGA hosts 3rd annual Sadie Hawkins Tour
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association hosted its third annual Sadie Hawkins Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, with 48 golfers participating. This event is inspired by an American folk event and pseudo-holiday originated by Al Capp’s classic hillbilly comic strip Li’l Abner (1934–1978). This inspired real-world Sadie Hawkins events, the premise of which is…
November 2016
Oracle School District
Stuff the Bus – A huge success The Oracle School District’s “Stuff the Bus” paper drive on August 20, 2016 was a huge success! Mountain Vista Elementary School National Junior Honor Society students were kept busy in SaddleBrooke with virtually non-stop cars, golf carts and even a couple of bicycles delivering school supplies. They then…
November 2016
Line Dancing with Rebecca in 2017?
Dr. Mark Magdanz It’s time to reserve space for January 2017; almost all dance space in SaddleBrooke is currently reserved, and the Ranch is filling, so act now. Limits are placed on student numbers for safety. The winter series is planned for 10 classes in each level of difficulty. Starting the week of January 16,…
November 2016
Healing Movement System… Restoring Vitality After Injury or Inactivity
Marlene Diskin “Do you have physical challenges? Do you want to be more active? Do you just want to feel better?” With these questions, Joe Pinella opened his talk to guests at the SBR Women’s Club Luncheon on Monday, October 10. Living at SBR we’re so lucky to have easy access to a variety of…