Rob Lonjers Do you find inspiration in our national parks? We are a newly formed club at SaddleBrooke Ranch called the National Parks Club where we will learn together about the national parks and monuments. Please join us! Perhaps you want to learn more about these treasures, share your past adventures, help plan future trips,…
November 2019, December 2019
Partners Western Dance classes and activities in 2019 and 2020
Jane Gromelski Classes In January, we will start our next series of beginning and intermediate partners western dance classes. In the beginning series, we will cover Texas 2-step for four weeks, then we do two weeks of western waltz. Classes start on Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the SaddleBrooke clubhouse Vermilion Room. beginning classes will be…
Front Page, November 2019
First Tee of Tucson and SBCO big winners at Golfer Appreciation Day
Janice Neal Robson Resort Communities sponsored the SaddleBrooke Ranch third annual Golfer Appreciation Day on Sept. 15. The Golfer Appreciation Day benefitted SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and The First Tee of Tucson. $4,700 was collected, and $2,350 was donated in a presentation each to SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) President Steve Groth and Paul Knott of The First Tee of…
Generals, November 2019
A soirée to remember
Camille Esterman Did you know that SaddleBrooke Ranch resident Bill Allen is a retired professional chef? He recently showcased his talents by using his extensive outdoor kitchen to prepare a gourmet dinner for a private party at the Ranch. Billed as a Sangria Soirée, the event was hosted by Carmen and Bill Allen and Debbie and Bill Nixon. While the hosts…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Treated water for schools in Nogales
Doug May The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke has a partnership with the Rotary Club in Nogales, Sonora to construct and install drinking fountain systems in schools. After a period of planning, coordinating, and applying for a global grant from Rotary International, the installation is progressing. Rotary has worldwide projects like this that are funded by…
Features, November 2019
SBR resident supports SBCO in a unique way
Camille Esterman Rick Still has lived at SaddleBrooke Ranch for a little over two years, and as an accomplished guitarist, he has found a unique way to share his talent. Rick has played at many private parties and unit functions, entertaining everyone with swinging and soulful tunes. Folks have been known to put on their “dancing…
Sports, November 2019
Senior Softball is a hit with SBR women
Terry Hurley On an early Wednesday morning last month, under a perfect blue sky and on a gem of a ball field in SaddleBrooke, Mary Schneck singled to right field to drive in two runs. It was one of two hits that day for Mary, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as her Western Exterminator team…
Sports, November 2019
Lady Niners brunch
1Janice Neal The SaddleBrooke Ranch Lady Niners golfers had a lovely brunch on Sept. 24. We weren’t able to golf that day because of the monsoon rain. All members were invited to attend, whether or not they were planning to golf that day. Thirteen ladies attended, and we reserved La Montana Room in La Hacienda…
Sports, November 2019
Putters congratulate Donna Lura
Jacque Hendricks and Camille Esterman Ranchette Putter Donna Lura putted in the first round of the hole-in-one competition at the Golfer Appreciation Day and made a hole-in-one! Donna went on to the second round, where she joined only one other person who had an “official” hole-in-one and three others whose shots were closest to the…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
SBR Riding Group enjoys the first ride of the season
Rebecca Williams The SaddleBrooke Ranch Riding Group headed down the trail at Hacienda del Sol to enjoy the beautiful shade of a quiet retreat in the wash that runs below the resort. The wash is filled with shady mesquites, magnificent saguaros, golden barrels, and other desert plants. The ride offered wonderful views of the surrounding banks,…