First Unit 6 Gathering of the Witches Linda Chase The ladies of Unit 6 parked their broomsticks to ring in the haunted season for the gathering of the witches on Oct. 28 hosted by Irene Harvey, Denise Smith, and Linda Chase. The “no warlocks” allowed event was the first ever in Unit 6 where just the…
Deborah Witten Who flocks to the pickleball courts on Sundays? The Sunday Chicks! They enjoy playing pickleball each Sunday.
The services held in November featured Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, our cantorial soloist Eliyanah Powers and Harrison Sheckler, accompanist. It was a wonderful Shabbat! There was a warmth that permeated the service with tradition and learning and the accompaniment of our talented musical staff. Many people lingered and socialized at the Oneg (an informal gathering after…
Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club Grounds Crew stands by us throughout the year. They are a separate group from the SaddleBrooke Ranch employees and are not included in the Employee Appreciation Fund. Join us in making their holiday just a little brighter. These gentlemen and lady do not work in positions that provide…
Marlene Jolly Yarn Connection is a knitting and crocheting group that meets at SaddleBrooke Ranch in the La Vista Room at La Hacienda. This year, our members decided to focus on a donation project of knitted and crocheted items for various service organizations. The groups included: Project Linus—comfort blankets and shawls for children of all…
Deb McGiboney Mike and Carol Fielding moved to the Ranch from Salem, Ore., in 2013. They had been visiting the area since their daughter went to ASU from 1997 through 1999 and now tell her it’s her fault that they left the drizzly Oregon weather and moved to the desert for fun in the sun. The…
Jeff Smith SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club member Vicki Keller is proving that you alone can affect positive change. Vicki recognized that she needed help with drilling skills to improve her game. So, she recruited some of her “high level” pickleball friends to assist with training/instructing and offering advice—taking from their years of playing and experience.…
Camille Esterman Carpools of Ranchette Putters (RP) traveled to Green Valley to play in an invitational tournament sponsored by the Quail Creek (QC) Lady Putters. After registration, our club had to pass under a row of raised golf clubs held up by our hostesses to reach the QC green. What a fun way to welcome…
LT William Myers, CEC USN Former The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) met on Oct. 15 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by COL Kurt McMillen, First Vice President, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current and upcoming activities. The…
Dale Farland The new year is around the corner and this can be the start of learning something new and fun! This January, there will be an opportunity to take the Drawing Shapes & Forms Class (formerly known as Beginner Drawing Class I). Many SaddleBrooke Ranch residents missed taking this class in the summer. So,…