Linda Shannon-Hills Many of us have been purchasing new smart phones, laptop computers, and tablets. The more the features available in these new devices, the more confusing it may be to you. Researchers at the University of California at San Diego Health Sciences department found that, many times, frustration with new technology made older adults…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Wow, What a Show!
Linda Eisenhart, Publicity Chair and Kathryn Von Bargen, President If you missed the bi-annual SaddleBrooke Quilt Show held at the MountainView Country Club on March 1, you missed out on unbelievable talent, dynamic demonstrations, an award-winning raffle quilt, and a bodacious boutique! President Kathy VonBargen remarked that with over 650 attendees, the club’s show netted…
Front Page, March 2020
Seventeenth Annual Chef’s Gala Showcases Culinary Talent from the Robson Resort Communities
PebbleCreek recently hosted the 17th Chef’s Gala event in the beautiful Tuscany Ballroom with more than 300 guests. This popular event, featuring a “Mad Hatter’s” theme this year, is spearheaded by George Atwell, Vice President of Food and Beverage for Robson Communities, Inc. Atwell served as master of ceremonies for the evening. The Chef’s Gala…
Front Page, March 2020
The National Association of Home Builders Recognizes Robson Communities as the Best 55+ Builder of the Year
Robson Communities was named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best 55+ Builder of the Year during the 2020 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, NV. The annual awards program honors excellence in the mature housing market. “It is an absolute honor to be recognized by the National Association of Home Builders for…
Generals, March 2020
Introducing the New Food and Beverage Director and Head Chef Jeremy Imes
Hilary Kanuch SaddleBrooke Ranch, a luxury resort active adult community near Tucson, strives to be world-class in every way. This means not just in what we build, but in what we provide to our residents. Our goal is to nurture the overall well-being of our residents in the amenities we choose, the classes we offer,…
Generals, March 2020
Master Gardeners Booth at SaddleBrooke Ranch Club Expo
Jay Dunn On Saturday, Feb. 8, SaddleBrooke Ranch held their Club Expo at the Sol Ballroom. Master Gardeners Laurie McCoy, Julie Peek, Roxanne Watson, and Zann Wilson manned the table for SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners, who serve SaddleBrooke One, SaddleBrooke TWO, and SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). They shared information with SBR residents about Master Gardener services, programs,…
Sports, March 2020
Congratulations to Ranchette Putters’ Terry Pendy!
Camille Eserman Terry Pendy, the Ranchette Putters’ Roadrunner Award Winner, for the second year in a row, holds the engraved plaque ready to be displayed in the SBR trophy case. Terry’s average for the past year was a phenomenal 35.929!
Front Page, March 2020
Senior Olympics from the Ranch
Alastair Stone SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club sent 41 players down the road to participate in this tournament at the end of January. And SBR came away with 20 medals—a fantastic achievement! Our new president, Rick Heine, partnered by Angela Jerman, took home gold in the 3.5 70+ category, and Norbert Weisbeck and Deb Lawson, won…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Come Join the Ukulele Group
Roger Fisher The Ukulele Group of SBR began with 23 smiling faces getting the groove of strumming, singing, changing chords, and having fun. Why has Ukulele playing become such a new worldwide phenomena? Learning to play encourages the development of the brain – important in aging, encourages social interaction, and is just plain fun! Almost…
Generals, March 2020
March Gardening Lecture
Margaret Larmour The Gardeners Exchange, in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners, invites you to attend Bullet Proof Plants, presented by Harlow Garden’s manager and TV personality, Debbie Mounce. The program will be presented at the MountainView West Ballroom at SaddleBrooke on Thursday, March 26, at 1 p.m. Debbie, a lifelong desert gardener, will…