Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 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:…
Sports, December 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Pickleball Market Continues to Grow
David Zapatka Last month we announced Major League Pickleball had arrived. High-profile individuals Drew Brees, James Blake, Lebron James, Draymond Green, Kevin Love, and a host of others invested in teams. The new Vibe Pickleball League was recently announced. The first high-profile team owner is Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
National Park Club Visit: Chiricahua National Monument
Linda Harvey Chiricahua National Monument (NM) was the latest destination of the SBR National Park Club. Over 30 members of the club had a day of learning, exploration, and hiking in the park site located in Southeast Arizona. National Park Service (NPS) Ranger Suzanne Moody provided an informative talk citing important facts about Chiricahua NM…
Sports, December 2022
SBRMGA Founders’ Cup Tournament
Tom Graham The Oct. 26 and 27 SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) Founders’ Cup Tournament ended in a playoff the following day. The Founders’ Cup is a 36-hole individual low net tournament. Eighty golfers completed the two-day tournament in near perfect conditions. Bill Borden and Jim Rodine finished in a dead heat at 1…
Sports, December 2022
Putters Welcome Ladies from MountainView
Camille Esterman On a cool, sunny morning in October, 55 Ranchette Putters were delighted to welcome 44 MountainView Lady Putters to SBR. Everyone was excited to reinstate an annual tournament that has been suspended the last two years. As colorful fall leaves fluttered on the green, the clubs (both wearing pink shirts) assembled for a…
Features, December 2022
Essential Oils to Help You Get Through the Holidays
JoAnne Gaudioso At this time of the year we find ourselves surrounded by a mix of joy, anxiety, gratitude, and stress wrapped up in a package almost as pretty as those under the tree. We know that it can be hard to find relaxing downtime with the combination of travel, shopping, parties, and the never-ending…
Generals, December 2022
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to the new homeowners who closed on their properties in October. We are glad you have joined us to enjoy our beautiful community of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Moving can be daunting, so SBR is fortunate to have a team of welcome volunteers who can offer a brief respite from…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
December 2022 Rotary Club
Fueling the Future Monic Oszust For the last three years, the community has come together to support what we named Fueling the Future. We realized that although the Mountain Vista school in Oracle is open and having a wonderful school year, the same need for food for the students remains throughout the winter break. Most…
Generals, December 2022
Welcome Newcomers: SBR Newcomers Welcome Gathering Is December 8
Linda Shannon-Hills Step away from the boxes and join the fun to learn more about our wonderful SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) community. There’s plenty of information to make settling in easier. Come to the Newcomers Welcome gathering on Thursday, Dec. 8, starting at 3 p.m. We are meeting in the Sol Ballroom located in the Ranch House.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
Have You Heard About the SBR Clothe Me Group?
Cheryl Stroben We are a group of ladies who wanted to sew clothes for ourselves and our families. Some of us had not sewn since high school and some were highly trained in the art of sewing. The SBR Clothe Me Group has been very busy this year. You might ask, “What have they been…