For the April 19 wine education event, 80 club members tasted Argentinian and Chilean wines during a presentation by Chuck Harder on the wine regions of Argentina and Chile. Chuck, a SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) resident, had a small vineyard in San Rafael, Argentina, and made some Malbec and Malbec Rose wines. His barrel fermented 2015…
Mike and Sherry Smith, both students and active dancers here at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Dance Club, headed out to visit Winslow, Ariz., on the famous Route 66 stretch while they are each 66 years old … in style in their fabulous 1966 Ford Mustang. They loved the town and the experience. Also known as the…
Guest writer and SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club member, Ed Ehrman, provides some invaluable information we should all know. Please take the time to review. Keeping Pickleball Safe for Everyone A key objective of our organization is to give you the opportunity to enjoy the sport of pickleball, get some light exercise, and above all, have…
Beth Chamberlin On Monday, April 25, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association kicked off the Member Guest Tournament with a horse race event. The field was divided into three stakes, with all players hoping to make it to the final round of the Triple Crown. The format for the race was alternate shot. The field…
Have you ever wanted to create your own pottery totem pole? Totem poles are one-of-a-kind creations that encompass an array of sizes, shapes, colors, and themes. You can stack smaller elements to make a bigger, taller piece. One of our potters, Claire Tietje, is doing just that. She made many creative pieces and is ready…
When something bad happens to friends or family, many of us help by cooking, cleaning, shopping, driving, or providing companionship. The list is vast, and it brings joy by making us feel useful. But what can we do when a tragedy occurs to strangers—in a country around the world? Many of us have been asking just…
On April 9, the Catalina Mountain Elks took 25 children shopping for Easter and school clothes. We were able to purchase $140 per child in clothes, plus they each received an Easter basket, toys, school supplies, and chocolate bunnies. On their way back to school, each child received a fruit drink and animal crackers to…
The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student recognizes top high school graduates with $2.5 million in scholarship awards. Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge 2815 is proud to announce and extend congratulations to five Oro Valley high school graduates who are recipients of an Arizona Elks Association $2,000 scholarship award. An award ceremony and luncheon were held…
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) hosted the annual Presidents Cup Tournament on Feb. 28 and March 1. More than 40 members competed in the two-day tournament, which is also the first State Medallion tournament of the year. The competition in each flight was tight with many of the flights having at least one…
Beth Chamberlin It was a beautiful day at SaddleBrooke Ranch on March 7 for the Kachina Dolls golf event. Nearly 60 golfers participated in the event, with more than half of the field being members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association. Several players from the Ranch were winners in the various flights. Jeanne Osterlund…