On the eve of Memorial Day 2022, an estimated 90 SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents gathered at the Ranch House to honor the millions of men and women who have died in wartime conflicts while protecting our country’s freedoms. Featured speaker for the event, which was organized by Unit 10, was Roy Thompson, chairman of the…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
The Rotary Club Cleans Up and Cools Down
Barbara Barr The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke not only cleans up, but they also cool down. Members of the club spent two weekends cleaning up the roadside for the main thoroughfare in Oracle, and Golder Ranch Road in Catalina. The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke also assisted with fundraising and wrote a grant to help the…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
Do You Have a Treasure You Want to Sell?
You’ve been looking through your closet, garage, or boxes from moving and you have found a treasure you no longer want. Would you like to learn how to sell it on eBay? The SBR Technology Club will be holding a two-session workshop covering how to sell on eBay in August. Now is the time to…
Sports, July 2022
SBRWGA Welcomes New Members
Beth Chamberlin In early May, Jeanne Jensen hosted a meeting at her home to welcome new members to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Womens’ Golf Association (SBRWGA). Jeanne is the head of the Membership Committee. She and her committee do their best to make the new members feel welcome. The new members who attended the meeting were…
Generals, July 2022
Ohio Club Enjoys a Personal Pizza Night!
Karen Lanning Sixteen members of the Ohio Club enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Nonna Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria on May 23. A warm shout-out to Joanne Oliver who did most of the leg work setting up the event. The owners of the restaurant, Frank and Angelina Palazzolo, were attentive hosts and made the evening relaxing…
Features, July 2022
Madaras Gallery Presents ‘Wildlife of the Southwest’
Saturday, July 1, through Sunday, July 31, the Madaras Gallery presents a ‘Wildlife of the Southwest’ collection. Diana Madaras’ two great loves are animals and creating art. In this collection, Diana captures the beautiful spirit of our native wildlife. Experience joy and color through the amazing creatures of the Southwest. Madaras Gallery is located at 3035 N.…
Sports, July 2022
SBRMGA May 2022 Hole-in-One
Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) recognizes its members’ achievements during competitive rounds of golf. In the month of May, Dennis Johnson recorded a hole-in-one on hole number 14. On the tee, 121 yards from the pin with the wind blowing, Dennis grabbed a 9 iron. With a silky-smooth swing that would…
Sports, July 2022
Pickleball Board of Directors and Committee Chairs Are Hard at Work
Jeff Smith While you may have been playing pickleball, your board of directors and committee chairpersons were hard at work. The occasion was a recent monthly meeting of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association board at the La Hacienda Club. Your board of directors—Kim Ahlgrim-Heine, president; Debbie Witten, vice president; CJ Utecht, director of events; and Milan…
Features, July 2022
Military History: Women in War
Ross Dunfee Women have been participants in war since time began. In colonial days women used firearms to protect home, property, and loved ones. During the Revolution, Civil War, World Wars, and multiple other skirmishes, women often fought quietly alongside male comrades, but not as part of the uniformed services. During WWII able-bodied men were…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
Using Essential Oils for Our Fur Babies
JoAnne Gaudioso We love our cats and dogs. They’re part of the family, and we want them to be healthy. Many of us use essential oils as a natural way of supporting ourselves every day, so of course we want natural solutions for our fur babies as well! Remember, essential oils have not been specifically…