Lt. William Myers, CEC USN Former The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its most recent meeting on Dec. 18 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Capt. Chuck Vaughan, U.S. Navy, President, during which members were updated on the chapter’s…
Generals, February 2023
Fueling the Future 2022
Edie Crall, Governing Board Member What a wonderful experience it is to witness people coming together for the good of others. This is the third year for Fueling the Future—a time when communities and individuals join each other to ensure that families in the Oracle School District (OSD) will not experience food insecurities over winter break.…
Generals, February 2023
American Red Cross Blood Drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch
Tina Fugleberg SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on Feb. 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Ranch House, Sol Ballroom, 31143 S Amenity Dr, Oracle AZ 85623. The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital…
Generals, February 2023
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork. Space is limited to 20 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll need for pickleball:…
Generals, February 2023
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild Spring Show Is February 17 and 18
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild invites you and your guests to its 2023 Fine Arts Show. Join us at MountainView Clubhouse from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. A cash bar cocktail reception will also be held during…
Generals, February 2023
SaddleBrooke Ranch Residents Medical Equipment Loans List
Linda Shannon-Hills Did you know residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) have an inventory of SBR Medical Equipment Loans, maintained by SBR residents, that’s available to SBR neighbors while they recover from surgery, injury, or an accident? Residents keep their items at their homes, but can be contacted directly to borrow items needed. The variety of…
Generals, February 2023
What Are Social Dances?
Social dances are dances that have a social function and context. Social dances are intended for participation rather than performance. They are often danced merely to socialize and for entertainment. Social dances sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Ranch Social Dance Club include many of the standard ballroom dances, line dances, and even an occasional disco tune.…
Generals, February 2023
Upcoming Master Gardener Opportunities
Laurie Foster and Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardeners Becoming a Master Gardener * Orientation at SaddleBrooke Ranch will be held Monday, Feb. 6, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the La Mesa Room. * Orientation at SaddleBrooke will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Mt. View in the Cactus Room. In…
Generals, February 2023
How and When to Prune Your Landscape Shrubs
Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener Your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to attend a Zoom webinar presentation with Anne LeSenne on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. LeSenne will present, “How and When to Prune Your Landscape Shrubs.” She’ll discuss how you can prune for the health and longevity of…
Generals, February 2023
Join the ‘Goose Gang!’
The Golden Goose Thrift Shop new volunteer orientation is the third Monday of every month at 3 p.m.—our next orientation is Feb. 20. Something wonderful happens when you become a member of the “Goose Gang.” Our volunteers have more fun! They tend to be healthier and consistently report being happier after becoming part of the…