David Zapatka One of my favorite dishes on cruise ships is fish al fresco, “fish cooked and eaten in the fresh air.” This means the executive chef purchases fresh-caught fish in the ports, displays them in the outdoor grill section of the ship, then cooks them to order. One of my favorites is chimichurri on…
Generals, June 2024
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to stop drinking, there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
New Moniker for Writing Guild
Kathie Marshall At its last meeting, the former Writing Guild decided to discard the formal ‘guild’ designation and voted on a new catchy name: Ranch Writers. If you are interested in exploring your creativity with the written word, consider joining this fun and instructional writing group by contacting Kathie Marshall at ktmars001@gmail.com. Monthly meetings are…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Technology Club June Classes
Jeff Kaczmarek Your SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Tech Club has been working to set an informative and interesting lineup of classes for the month of June. Please note the following upcoming classes: * June 4 from 9 a.m. to noon: Basics of 3D Printing on our Prusa Machine * June 6 from 1 to 3 p.m:…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Woodworkers Club Builds Bookcases for Young Readers
Bren Hirschberg Saddlebrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has a summer reading program for the communities north of us in Pinal County. Each year, new first–graders are given several age-appropriate books to read during the summer, from first through sixth grade. They also give each student a bookcase to keep all the books they receive. A group…
June 2024, Features
2 Your Health: Self-Care: Why It’s Important to Our Well-Being
Dr. Rose Bricker What is self-care? We often hear that term throughout our day, but what does it really mean? Self-care can be defined as the process of establishing behaviors to ensure holistic well-being of oneself. It is so many things. Below are some healthy ways to provide self-care. Self-care will improve your physical and…
June 2024
Unit Happenings – June 2024
Units 3 and 4A Spring Fling The end of April saw Units 3 and 4A come together for their second combined unit event in a cul-de-sac for a Spring Fling. The weather was perfect outside for residents to bring their chairs and enjoy a concert performed by the band Total Recall. Total Recall hails from…
Generals, June 2024
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch. We encourage all new residents to visit the SBR HOA Desk to meet Jamie Shipley, located at the opposite end of the Ranch House Grill,…
Generals, June 2024
How Many Chickens Does It Take to Make a Goose Happy?
Chris Grey Well, if it’s the Golden Goose, your favorite thrift shop in Catalina, the answer is: quite a few! You probably know that the Goose is almost completely staffed by volunteers. Indeed, without them the Goose could not exist, at least as the entity it is. You see, 100% of its profits are split…
June 2024, Generals
Oracle Schools Foundation – June 2024
Celebrating Our Success! Ann Vernon Members of the Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling Gala planning committee met at the home of Ann and Nile Vernon to celebrate a successful event that raised over $65,000 to help support kindergarten prep and related educational programs in the Mountain Vista School District in Oracle. This has been our…