Karen Adamson If you have ever considered volunteering, there are some agencies at this time that are desperately searching for assistance. The Foster Care Review Board of Pinal County is looking for volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to serve on the monthly reviews of foster care cases. This is an extremely meaningful position that serves…
Sports, September 2022
Team Member on the Move!
Deb McGiboney On July 18, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association held their private skill ratings. James Cox achieved his 3.0 rating. Congratulations James, we are all very proud of you!
Sports, September 2022
Corky Mansmith Makes a Hole-in-One
July 5, 2022, was Corky Mansmith’s lucky day. She aced her tee shot on hole number 2 of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club course. Corky drove the ball 132 yards onto the green and into the hole, using her 7 iron. Teammates Anne Terrell, Lori Eby, and Vickie Thomson witnessed the event and celebrated with…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
SBR Art Club Hosted First “Art Jam” for Club Members
Lisa Friedman As a benefit of being a member of the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club, more than 25 members of the club came to our first “Art Jam” event. It was called “Wild and Wonderful Media” and it was held on Aug. 8 in the Art Room. Art Jam is a new concept for our…
Generals, September 2022
Christmas Carols—From Whence Did They Come?
Save the date—the Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) Women’s Ministry cordially invites you, your friends, and neighbors to attend the 18th Advent Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 2, in the HOA TWO Ballroom. The presentation “Christmas Carols—From Whence Did They Come?” will shed light on the origin and history of some of your favorite Christmas carols.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
The Annual Pet Food Drive: Helping Pets in Need Don’t miss SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s pet food drive on Friday, Sept. 30, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. being held at the HOA One parking lot near the Bocce Ball courts. This food drive benefits The Pets in Need Action League (P.I.N.A.L.), which provides temporary pet…
Generals, September 2022
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills Join in welcoming the 18 new homeowners who closed on their properties in July. Their names and unit numbers are listed at the end of this article. If you are new to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) or new to your home or villa, please stop by the Front Desk to introduce…
Sports, September 2022
Putters Survive Nature’s Elements
Camille Esterman Rising temperatures and lots of humidity attempted to dampen the spirits of the SaddleBrooke (SBR) Ranchette Putters in July. Determined to survive these natural hazards, members arrived each week dressed for the elements—carrying water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Janice Hynes even volunteered to set up an extra water station in her golf cart…
Generals, September 2022
Master Gardener September 2022
‘Desert Foods for a Resilient Future’ Presentation Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener Your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to attend a Zoom webinar presentation with Erin Riordan, Ph.D., on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m., titled ‘Desert Foods for a Resilient Future.’ Dr. Riordan is a conservation research scientist at…
Generals, September 2022
Wreaths Across America 2022
Linda Nicholson In 1992, with the end of the holiday season approaching, the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine, found they had an excess of wreaths. They also found a very special use for them by placing them at Arlington Cemetery. By 2007, Wreaths Across America was organized. With the help of corporate sponsors, thousands…