Sandy Jessop The Cancer Support Group meets three to four times per year. Our functions are typically social, so we can all get to know each other better. Subsequently, people reach out and talk to each other throughout the year to offer guidance and support. The Cancer Support Group is open to survivors (anyone who…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
SBR Conservatives in Action Have Two Events Planned in June
Nancy Borcalli, VP Candidate Forum, June 12 The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Conservatives in Action club is sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Wednesday, June 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom! Special email notices and flyers are being sent, which will provide details for this event. This will be your chance to meet…
June 2024, Sports
Pool Players of the Brooke vs SaddleBrooke Ranch Billiards Club
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of the Brooke (PPB) would like to thank SaddleBrooke Ranch Billiards Club (SBR), Jim Kauffman, and SBR’s billiards team for their pool table prowess, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Another big thank you goes out to Tony “The Snake” Cardillo, PPB Travel Team Captain, for organizing this event. On April 27,…
June 2024, Generals
A Place to Donate Clothes
Stuart Watkins Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church has a reception box across from the office where clothes donations may be deposited in the Boys and Girls collection container. Shoes, pants, dresses, shirts, coats, belts, and any kind of clothing in good condition will be appreciated. After you have deposited your clothes, you may…
June 2024, Features
Ranch Riders
Ernie Wolf is pictured with his 2007 Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide. (Photo by Debora Witten)
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
Painters Enjoy Beginning Watercolor Class
Patti West During the Beginning Watercolor Class, instructor Rachel Linnemeier explained the technique of layering to add depth to a watercolor painting. Rachel also taught participants how to transfer an image to watercolor paper, mix paints to create new colors, and use masking fluid.
May 2024, Front Page
Battle for the Saddle Annual Tennis Tournament
Kathie Marshall SaddleBrooke, our sister community to the south, provided a beautiful backdrop for the second Battle for the Saddle tennis tournament. The three-day event featured men’s and women’s doubles, mixed doubles, POP tennis, and exhibition matches with both the SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Associations engaged in friendly competition to vie for the Battle…
May 2024, Front Page
Unit 8A Celebrates Eight Years of “Living the Dream”
Janelle Authur On March 8, 40-plus residents of Unit 8A celebrated eight years of monthly Happy Hours with a casual and light-hearted “Living the Dream”-themed party in the Sol Ballroom. The first residents of Unit 8A gathered at the Bistro for the initial Happy Hour in March 2016, starting a monthly tradition that has continued…
May 2024, Front Page
Dennis Abbey Wins at Robson Trap Trials
Vicki Ray and Bob Grady Dennis Abbey was one of three top shooters in this year’s Robson Trap Trials held March 22 at Tucson Trap and Skeet. Dennis placed third in the men’s best of field and was the top shooter for SaddleBrooke Ranch. Quail Creek won the trials for the second year in a…
May 2024, Front Page
Another Fun Class with the Art Club: Drawing on Black Paper
Dale Farland The SBR Art Club enjoys offering members traditional art classes as well as non-traditional art classes. Recently, local artist Rebekah Vermeulen taught a class utilizing colored pencils on black paper. She provided detailed instructions on how to evaluate a picture as to emphasizing the highlights and lowlights with the subject matter. Drawing on…