Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Each human life is an interesting story of ups and downs. We knit our life together, make decisions, and create our own small world. Life is indeed meant to be very simple, and we humans complicate it. George Carlin was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Regarded as one…
Generals, October 2023
Helping Others in Need: Creative Giving of SaddleBrooke Ranch
Linda Shannon-Hills So many people in the world are in need—foster care babies, young children, and teens, as well as older adults. Over the past two years, Creative Giving of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) has made more than 2,000 items for various charities in the area. Some people in need are our SaddleBrooke Ranch residents. Someone may be having…
Generals, October 2023
Square Up for a Fun, Free Square Dance Lesson October 5
Rebecca Williams The Rancheros Square Dance Club joined its sister club, the SaddleBrooke Squares, and members of the Western Whirls and the Mesa Checkmates from downtown Tucson and Mesa at a dance held on Sept. 3. There were more than 40 people enjoying the dance. Would you like to give this fun activity a try for yourself? The…
Sports, October 2023
Pickleballs and Chains
Debora Witten The Pickleballs and Chains group plays each Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Present for this picture were Darlynn Nero, Joe Cimo, Cris Masters, Pete Gaiser, Barry Feinberg, Brian Nero, Denise Carlton, Brenda Wright, Patty Cimo, Davitt Armstrong, Tony Sullivan, Shirley Sullivan, and Jeanne Nordstrom.
Generals, October 2023
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll need…
Sports, October 2023
Ranchette Putters Awarded for Outstanding Putting
Pam Engelhardt August was another month the Ranchette Putters showed off their skills. With two putting lessons from our SaddleBrooke Ranch Pros Mike Jahaske and Ken Steinke, the Ranchette Putters had another record-breaking month, with 252 holes-in-one! Way to go, ladies! The following Ranchette Putters were awarded gift cards for their outstanding putting. Lowest Gross Average: Barbara…
Generals, October 2023
Leave a Lasting Legacy Through the SBCO Scholarship Endowment Fund
Nancy McCluskey-Moore For more than 25 years, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has been providing students living in the Copper Corridor, an area that stretches more than 100 miles from Catalina to Globe, with opportunities to succeed. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment in these communities is significantly above both the national and state…
Generals, October 2023
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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October 2023, Clubs & Classes
September Screen Melts in the Glass Studio
Andrea Cothran Ever been out on the golf course and noticed the beautiful glass pieces in many backyards here at the Ranch? How about during a barbecue at a neighbor’s home? It’s no doubt a screen melt made by one of our members in the Glasshopper Studio! Members were busy during September creating even more of these unique…
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
Holiday Velvet Scarves Class
Dale Farland In July, instructor Mary Gavan held a class teaching the art of creating beautiful silk scarves. Everyone who took that class went home with two incredible, personal scarves. By popular demand, Mary is returning in time to teach another class for the holidays. This class will focus on velvet scarves and will be…