June 2024, Sports
April Tennis Carnival: Drillin’ and Chillin’
Kathie Marshall Practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect. This is the mantra of a tennis coach and friend who told me this as I was learning to play. It does no good to repeatedly practice using incorrect form because all you are doing is reinforcing bad habits and creating muscle memory for…
June 2024, Generals
Golder Ranch Fire Updates Ranch Residents on Safety
Linda Shannon-Hills It is a regular event to have Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD) visit the Ranch and update our residents on fire safety. This spring was no different, except we had two sessions with Dan Habinek, education coordinator for Golder Ranch Fire, who presented two months in a row, March and April. At the…
June 2024, Sports
Men’s Golf Association Treats the Ranchette Putters!
Pat Albu On April 17, nearly 80 Ranchette Putters came out to try their luck on a very difficult 9-hole course set up by several creative members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association. To say it was challenging for the women in pink would be an understatement, but it was a lot of fun!…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Why You Like the Wines You Like
On April 16,the Wine Club of SBR hosted Tim Hanni, Master of Wine and author of the book, “Why You Like the Wines You Like.” He entertained his audience with stories and anecdotes about wines leading us on a journey of self-discovery about wine and food as we explored “The Cause and Effect of Wine…
June 2024, Sports
Ranchette Putters April Winners
Pat Albu The Putters came out strong in April, as did the wind! We had big groups playing, with the last of the snowbirds joining us before they flew north. Here are the results for April play: Low Gross Average Winners: First: Linda Noble 34.667, Second: Jacque Hendricks 35.0, Third: Evie Falk 35.00 Lowest Net…
June 2024, Generals
Tucson Local Stations Available in June
Ed Ehrman, submitted by Linda Shannon-Hills After years of constant messages and phone calls to the fire district, Pinal County political officers, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and other agencies, Ed Ehrman needs a hearty thank you for continued effort to get approval from the Media Bureau of the FCC on April 8, 2024, to move…
June 2024, Generals
You Have Two, But You Only Need One
Georgine Hurst You have two kidneys, but to live a full life and thrive, you only need one. This unique organ design of our bodies allows us to help someone else to live a full life and thrive by donating one of our spares. Keep reading! You may immediately conclude that this isn’t for you.…
June 2024, Features
Team SBR: Fighting Cancer with Knowledge
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…