Kathleen Marshall January was a very busy month for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA). Fresh off the club’s win in the Battle for the Saddle tournament against neighboring SaddleBrooke, the SBRTA event chairs, Sue Cook and Paula Cartwright, organized a ladies Queen of the Court league Jan. 26 through March 2. This league was…
Andrea Cothran Last month was another exciting month in the Glasshoppers studio. Members were offered various classes that were in high demand. We had a mosaic rock class and a special Valentine plate class—just in time for the holiday. Many learned a new technique that we call “painting with frit” where glass paint is used…
The Ranchette Putters held their Annual Luncheon in January. Members were greeted with the following poem written by our very own Jodi Walker-Lowe, 2022 event chair. Ranchette Putters 2022 was a very good year With many new putters joining us here! We cherish our old friendships and welcome the new We all love putting, yes,…
Dale Farland SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents so thoroughly enjoyed the class for the Fun, Funky Tapestry Mosaic Magnets taught by Gillian Allard, they requested that she teach other classes utilizing her amazing design and creativity talents. In response, Gillian is returning to the SBR Art Club to teach this Tapestry Mosaic Panel class. Gillian, an artist…
Dale Farland On Thursday, March 23 at 1 p.m. in the Art Room, Nina Fickett will be presenting a 4-hour mixed media collage class. In this class, students will create a canvas piece using basic collage techniques with a variety of materials supplied by the instructor. The SBR Art Club wants to offer different types…
Dale Farland Watercolor painting is an art medium many SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents want to explore. Diane Vulcan, SBR resident and artist, is offering a series of four afternoon classes starting Wednesday, March 1 at 1 p.m. in the Art Room. Whether you are new to watercolor or are not a stranger to its magic,…
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving our writing skills. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the La Vista room at the La Hacienda Club from 1 to 3 p.m. If you have any questions about the club, please contact Joy Hellard at [email protected]. “Thinking” Keith Vincent…
From Friday, March 17 through Thursday, April 13, enjoy never-before-seen original paintings by Southwest artist Ray Tigerman, who was influenced at an early age by the works of Georgia O’Keeffe, Lawrence Lee, and Ed Mell. Tigerman creates bold, vibrant art that depicts indigenous Southwestern people and wildlife in their dramatic environments. Madaras Gallery is located…
David Zapatka “Where’s my cellphone?” “Have you seen my cell phone?” “There’s no connection here. It’s so frustrating!” “My phone isn’t working. What am I going to do?” “Honey, will you call my cell phone? I can’t find it.” Have you heard these conversations? Scary, isn’t it? This fear is so prevalent in our society…
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart My observation is that the younger generations are disconnected from themselves and are disconnected from one another. They are more concerned with the people on their screens than in front of their faces. They feel the need to fill every moment of silence with something because they are uncomfortable sitting alone…