Rebecca Williams The SaddleBrooke Ranch Riding Group enjoyed a final ride before the start of the summer hiatus on April 5 at Donnelly’s D-Spur Ranch in Gold Canyon just east of Apache Junction. It was a perfect day of nice weather and clear blue skies. The group was fortunate in seeing some of the Texas…
Nichole Lawhon Spring has sprung for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Paper Crafters. We were all smiles during our latest class where we created mini scrapbooks. These uniquely crafted books are perfect for archiving memories for yourself and make wonderful gifts. Our April activity was such a success! The challenge was to make a colorful card using…
2025 is proving to be a busy (and fun!) year for the SBR Mixology Club. Our last event for our members was “Tequila Mockingbird,” where we brought literary-inspired cocktails to life. Our skilled mixologists crafted a menu featuring drinks with names inspired by classic and contemporary literature. It was a perfect evening! Our members are…
Claudia Knauss While the holidays may seem far away, we all know they’ll be here again in the blink of an eye. So … how do we keep our stress levels in check? Ever hear the saying, “Prior planning prevents poor performance? You can have your home ready for holiday entertaining, and have unique personalized…
Melanie Einbund Shabbat services on April 25 were the fond farewell of several snowbirds who grace our congregation throughout the winter months. We will miss their smiles and wish them safe travels. But wait, the board is looking forward to Shabbat services over the summer, led by lay leaders. Herb Cohn is taking the point…
Diane Coleman Vista de la Montana Methodist Church, along with the Santa Catalina Catholic Church, answers the call to feed hungry tummies. Our dedicated volunteers gather, typically, on the final Wednesday of each month to fill 240 bags of food for 60 eligible students, who are selected by the school’s social worker based on need.…
David Zapatka Reader and bridge player Andrew Sauter wrote, “’shenanigans’ shows up every couple of years in movies, but why? Also, cool words like ‘syzygy,’ ‘brouhaha’ (ha ha it’s funny to say twice), the kids’ string game Cat’s Cradle (do cats sleep in there if you are not careful?)” While reading Titus Techera’s article, Recovering…
Robson Resort Communities, a premier leader in luxury 55+ living, proudly announces it earned three Gold Awards at The Nationals, the prestigious New Home Sales and Marketing Awards presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The ceremony, held on Feb. 25 in Las Vegas, honors the top achievements in the home building industry…
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 (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. On March 25, new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers…
Tim Malone Retirees at SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch who are committed to self-improvement, curiosity, and adaptability are individuals who probably seek personal growth and enrichment in their retired lives. They embrace the concept of lifelong learning. “The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.”—B.B. King Self-improvement refers to the…