Dale Farland Even with the holidays around the corner, it is not too soon to be thinking about renewing your SBR Art Club membership or becoming a new member of the Art Club. The 2024 Membership Form can be located on GroupWorks on the Art Club site under the “About” tab. The annual membership fee…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Wine Glass Painting Class
Dale Farland Another fun SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club class was held on Oct. 11—wine glass painting! You may think this is not traditional art. Well, it isn’t. The SBR Art Club wants to bring different types of art classes to members. We have traditional art classes such as oil, acrylic, pastel, and drawing classes.…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Rotary – December 2023
Membership Numbers Continue to Increase Frank Shipton Recent continuing interest in Saddlebrooke Sunrise Rotary membership has resulted in a 20% increase in member numbers as more people discover what drives this small yet active service-oriented club. Our club members have found ways to give back to those in need throughout the Copper Corridor communities. Our…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Dance Innovation at SaddleBrooke Ranch
Charles Hendryx Social Ballroom and Line Dance hold several dances each year. How do both groups share the dance evening? Innovation is how. There are two dance floors in the Sol Ballroom. DJs Gus and Gina are provided with a carefully selected playlist of about 30 songs. Each song invites Social Ballroom and Line Dancers…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Riders Have Fun Viewing the Tucson Mountains from the Western Side!
Rebecca Williams A total of 14 riders enjoyed riding on the property of the White Stallion Dude Ranch with the Tucson Mountain Stable on Oct. 14. This ride winds through the desert and offers some nice views of the Tucson Mountains together with views of the Catalinas and Tortolitas in the distance. The Tucson Mountains, as seen from…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
6th Annual SaddleBrooke Ranch Mah Jongg Cards for Charity
Bonnie Goldman Mah Jongg is a very popular game at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). We have many players who are new to the game and people who have played for years. Prior to COVID, there were weekly games played (and sometimes lessons given) on Thursdays in La Hacienda Club, coordinated by Gail Latimer and Bonnie Goldman. Multiple…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
IJSS News
Melanie Einbund The Institute of Judaic Services and Studies’ (IJSS) October Shabbat services were well attended. Rabbi Seltzer spoke to the war in Israel, provided some history, and led us in prayer. Cantorial Soloist Eliyanah Powers and Accompanist Dr. Josh Nichols presented liturgical music that resounded throughout the service. The Oneg celebrated the 50th wedding anniversary of…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosts Two Speakers
M.C. Nelson The SBR Democratic Club hosted a visit by Crystle Nehrmeyer, superintendent of Oracle Elementary School District. Crystle gave us a wonderful presentation on the Oracle Schools and the upcoming bond override and what it can do for the school district. We also had Kinsey McManus, MSW, program director for the Alzheimer’s Desert Southwest…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
National Parks Club Announces Spring Trip
Steven Jacobs The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) National Parks Club is sponsoring a day trip to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and early registration is now open. The remote 517-square-mile monument is three hours southwest of Saddlebrooke Ranch along the Mexican border. A maximum of 42 participants will have the opportunity to travel…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Yoga Improves Balance, Posture, and More!
Debora Witten There are many good reasons to improve one’s balance, with the prevention of falls being high on the list. One of the best tools for fall prevention is to actively seek ways to improve your strength and sense of balance. Yoga does both of these things by strengthening your muscles with slow, deliberate…