Camille Esterman One week before the shutdown of group activities, the Ranchette Putters were surprised with an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Denise Sandoval and her decorating team placed lucky shamrocks, Irish hats, beads, feather boas, spring bouquets, and money bags around the 18-hole SBR putting green. Afterwards, the social hour included table prizes for…
Ken Gorman, Publicist Linda Gorman, nine-year resident of SaddleBrooke Ranch, is now officially a published author. Her book titled Stories of Pets by Pets for Pets is published by Archway Publishing partnered with Simon and Shuster. Linda’s book is a collection of short stories of pets of SaddleBrooke Ranch, based on true facts collected from questionnaires…
Mary Bubla We are pleased to announce that Mary Bubla, a member of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, has been juried into the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies (WFWS) 45th annual exhibition to be held in Boise, Idaho, at the Idaho State Museum. The painting entitled Color in the Desert is one of 100 paintings selected…
Sandra Givens Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book, Maui Christmas, available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. This book is about a woman’s desire to find true love and happiness. While on the island of Maui for the Christmas holiday, she thinks she sees her one true…
Due to the SBR facilities and amenities being closed in response to COVID-19 Coronavirus, there are no May calendar events scheduled at this time. For the most recent SBR COVID-19 updates, please check the SBR HOA website announcement page or keep a lookout for SBR email updates.
Alastaire Stone At the “Fun in the Sun” tournament in Sun City, four members of our SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club came away with medals. Gold was won by Brian Baker and Pat Hawkins, and Silver by Tim Chamberlin and Joe Campion. At the Desert Slam tournament in Robson Ranch, members of the club did really well.…
Superior High School Student Attending ASU with the Help of Community Outreach Ron Andrea Makayla Martinez graduated third in her class at Superior High School with a 3.8 GPA. She was treasurer of both DECA and Student Council, and served as both president and editor of her high school yearbook. She worked as a restaurant…
Jane Gromelski I am sure you have read articles that inform you of the health benefits gained by dancing. It is good aerobic exercise. The benefits to the brain is that it builds synapses. And what other sport allows you to hold your partner in your arms while you participate? But the most important reason to dance is:…
Rebecca Williams, secretary, SBR Horseback Riding Group Nine horseback riders donned their gloves and headed out for one last ride in the sunshine in March at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. It was the last ride of the season for both the horseback riders and the stable. Although horseback riding, similar to golf, does involve being…
Phyllis Ketring Mark your calendars for Oct. 24, 2020, for the annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair. After you mark your calendars, make a note on your “To Do” lists to volunteer for the upcoming fair. Volunteering on a Saturday morning takes less than two hours, with a brief orientation prior to the fair. It’s that easy, and…