Carol Osgood The SBR Ukulele Music Group has one goal: To have fun with music! You are all invited to join in … come listen, play, and/or sing along. All skill levels from beginner to advanced are welcome and warmly encouraged! Learn why this group is all about smiles and laughter while learning something new…
Features, March 2023
Good Night, Sleep Tight with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso The CDC recommends adults 18 years or older get at least seven hours of sleep a night. For many people optimal sleep seems impossible. You may feel desperate as you watch the clock tick closer to your scheduled alarm. Beyond feelings of grogginess and sluggishness the next day, sleep deprivation can foster…
Features, March 2023
Come Volunteer or Adopt a New Family Member
Elizabeth Mastro I have been volunteering with Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue (SOLR) since February 2021, just one month after I moved to the Ranch. I conduct home visits for potential adopters and help with events. We also always have a need for volunteer foster parents, where a Lab will live with you temporarily before being…
Features, March 2023
Nature’s Way: Join the Celebration—Hawk Watch 2023
Jim Hoagland Every March, hundreds of birders converge on Ron Morriss County Park in Tubac for the annual Hawk Watch, a free event. The stars of the show are the Common Black Hawk, the Zone-tailed Hawk, and the Gray Hawk, but other raptors may appear, including vultures, eagles, and accipiters as they migrate north along…
Features, March 2023
Enjoying the Cooler Weather
Debora Witten In the early morning and late afternoon Katie and Marc Lundgren exercise their two Siberian huskies. Katie and Marc are originally from San Clemente, Calif. Both huskies are rescue dogs. The bigger dog is their 5-year-old male, called Rocky, who joined them in November. The smaller husky is a female named Koda, age…
Features, March 2023
Featured Dog Walkers
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
We Be Beaders Club
Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., the We Be Beaders Club meets at the Technology Center to make beaded jewelry. Shown here is Katie Calbone, Donna Lura, Pat Combs, Sharon Morey, Roberta Bowers, Daria Tittenberger, Sharon Marchant, Lupita Brown, and Eileen Langhoff. Stop in and watch them work, or better yet, buy some of their beautiful…
Generals, March 2023
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach
Help Fight Hunger—Annual SBCO Food Drive March 6-18 Nancy McCluskey-Moore This year the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) annual Food Drive will once again accept donations of food as well as money to support the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth. TCFB serves needy families living in Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, and the Dudleyville/Aravaipa area.…
Front Page, March 2023
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Providing Acts of Kindness, Seeking Volunteers
Gloria Schick Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a group of SaddleBrooke Ranch volunteers that provides support for those needing assistance. We are a volunteer team aspiring to create neighborhood assistance for others. Do you need assistance with or could you help with: * Writing letters, thank you notes, or cards? * Emotional support after the loss…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Technology Club Announces Full Schedule of Classes and Events
Jeff Kaczmarek Your SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Tech Club has been hard at work putting together a robust lineup of educational classes and special events. These will provide you with an opportunity to improve your capabilities in using your iPhone, iPad, PC, tablet, and other devices. We also have two special events planned that are open…