Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll need for…
January 2024, Generals
Precept Bible Studies
Judy Smith Many of us have questions about the chaos in the world. Does the Bible give us answers? Does God care about me? Precept Bible studies here at the Ranch provide the tools to find the answers to your questions. They will help you study the Scriptures in a way that can help you comprehend the…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch Hosted Visit by Common Defense
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted a visit by Common Defense, the largest grassroots organization of veterans standing up for communities against racism, hate, and violence. Derek Duba, retired military linguist and intelligence, their Western Regional organizer, and Sylvia Andersh, veteran, presented their background and what work the organization does. It was a very…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Western Dancers Stomp and Scoot in Red and Sparkles
Janelle Authur Ranch Western dancers dusted off their boots and donned “something red or sparkly” as they welcomed the holiday season and bid “so long” to 2023 at their monthly dance in the Sol Ballroom on Dec. 7. Clear Country, a popular Tucson Country Western band, kept the dancers on their feet throughout the evening as…
January 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Pickleball Comes to U.S. Universities
David Zapatka Pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the country. It’s now making its way into U.S. universities. The leading example of this is my friend, Jarrod Smith, coach of Drury University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, and in 2024, coach of Drury’s co-ed pickleball team in Springfield, Mo. In August, Drury announced the…
January 2024, Generals
Unit Happenings – January 2024
Unit 6 Book Club and the Christmas Jars Andrea Cothran In December 2022, the Unit 6 Book Club read the book Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright. The story starts with a young woman receiving a much-needed, yet anonymous gift of money in a jar. Christmas Jars is a heartwarming story that will restore your faith in…
Features, January 2024
Why Is My Loved One with Mental Illness Not Getting Better?
The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting an expert panel discussion called “Understanding the Levels of Psychiatric Care Is Key to Treatment Success.” The discussion will be held on Jan. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. or Jan. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The same program will be repeated twice, so feel free to attend the one that…
January 2024, Features
Ranch Riders
Pictured is Brian Nero with his 2014 Yamaha Stratoliner 1900. (Photo by Debora Witten)
January 2024, Sports
Pickle-Licious Jingle Jam Pickleball Tournament
Some of the Ranch Pickleballers competed in the first annual Pickle-Licious Jingle Jam held at Dove Mountain Gallery Sports Club. The tournament was a fundraiser to provide needed medical equipment to local residents. Patrick Fancher and Hobie Richards took first place in the 3.0 men’s mixed age category and Hobie Richards and Lisa Richards took…
January 2024, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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