GloryWay will be performing at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. GloryWay was founded in Mansfield, Ohio, by lead singer Justin Crank. Raised on good old-fashioned gospel music, Justin developed a love for four-part harmony. What began as four friends singing around town was blessed by God…
January 2024, Generals
Pave the Way
Kathy Sinnott Construction continues for the building of the Arizona Heroes Memorial in Naranja Park. Within our 2.5-acre site, an amphitheater; 8-foot walls honoring our military, first responders and healthcare workers; and a 24-foot obelisk are sure to alter the Oro Valley horizon! And the Donor Paver Garden is sure to be one of our unique, more personalized, treasures. The…
January 2024, Generals
Smart Tax Strategy that Helps a Local Charity
Dale R. Farland It’s the new year, and do you need to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in 2024? Would you prefer not to pay income taxes on your RMD? There is a smart tax strategy that reduces your income taxes while helping a local charity—the Oracle Schools…
January 2024, Generals
Hospice and Palliative Care—What You Need to Know
Leslie Fore Jennifer Vanden Eykel RN, MSN, Patient Care Manager and Clinical Nurse Educator from Casa de la Luz Hospice will be offering a presentation and Q & A session about hospice, palliative care, and the “Five Wishes” program. It will be held at Santa Catalina Catholic Church at 14380 N. Oracle Rd. on Sunday, Feb. 18, from…
January 2024, Generals
A Taste of Spain!
Ann Vernon Eight attendees at the 2023 Oracle Schools Foundation Gala/Auction were excited to find that they could savor the delicious flavors of Spanish food without having to leave the Brooke! Nile Vernon, who spent many summers in Spain and picked up cooking tips from various families he stayed with while teaching in a graduate program,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Why Not “Give It a Whirl?”
Rebecca Williams How many times have you heard someone say, “Square dancing? Me? Oh no, I can’t dance.” So, how about we ask instead, “Can you move to music?” “Can you walk to music?” Or, how about: “Do you like to have fun with friends, and do you want to make new friends?” Square dancing is…
January 2024, Sports
Christmas Sweaters!
The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch came out to play pickleball in their ugly Christmas sweaters. (Photo by Martin DeMatteis)
January 2024, Generals
Sunset Acoustic Yoga
Bridget Bonner Recently, SaddleBrooke Ranch residents enjoyed “Sunset Acoustic Yoga Practice” overlooking the first tee on our beautiful golf course. Following yoga, the Bistro provided a happy hour for all to enjoy. The yoga practice was led by Bridget Bonner, and the beautiful acoustic music was performed by Mike Holper, both established residents of SBR. We…
December 2023, Front Page
Nightmare at the Net
Kathie Marshall Drunken Pumpkins and Slicing Skeletons engaged in a friendly battle at the Nightmare at the Net tennis tournament held Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 on SaddleBrooke Ranch’s six tennis courts. The tournament was the highlight of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) 2023 Steiness Festival featuring an amazing week of tennis and POP tennis entertainment,…
December 2023, Front Page
SBRPA Takes “Battle for the Saddle” Tournament Trophy
Cathy Kauffman Look at the size of that trophy! We all join SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPA) Director of Events Anna Ung in congratulating all the SaddleBrooke Ranch pickleball players who participated in the Battle for the Saddle tournament with SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA), Oct. 20 through 22. There are too many medalists to mention, but all players contributed…