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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pictured is Brian Nero with his 2014 Yamaha Stratoliner 1900. (Photo by Debora Witten)
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…
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Dale Farland It is the new year and the time to make our resolutions for 2024. How about doing something for yourself and your creativity? Now is the time to either renew your SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club membership or join the SBR Art Club. If you will be a new member, the 2024 Membership…
Annual Food Drive and Home Tour Nancy McCluskey-Moore On Saturday, March 16, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) will gather donations of food and money to support the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth. TCFB serves needy families living in Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, and the Dudleyville/Aravaipa area. Our donations helped to provide bi-monthly emergency food…