Linda Shannon-Hills SaddleBrooke Ranch is hosting the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 7 a.m. until noon, in the Ranch House SOL Ballroom. To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767, or go online to www.redcrossblood.org. The American Red Cross has a significant blood shortage and is issuing an emergency request for eligible…
Features, February 2020
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills SaddleBrooke Ranch continues to grow and each month we welcome another great group of new residents to our SBR Newcomer’s Meet N Greet. The new neighbors bring energy, enthusiasm and interest in getting to know our community. They are especially eager to meet other residents and get involved with activities. As part of…
Generals, February 2020
Growing Bolder in Elderhood
Linda Shannon-Hills and Leslie Gordon For years, “old” has been defined as beginning between the ages of 60 and 70. That means most people alive today will spend more years as an old person or senior than in childhood, and many will be elders for 40 years or more. Yet at this very moment that…
Generals, February 2020
Complimentary Hearing Screenings
Linda Shannon-Hills Has it been over a year since your last hearing test? HearingLife, formerly The Hearing Centers of Arizona, is offering complimentary hearing screenings to SaddleBrooke Ranch residents on Friday, Feb. 14 in the YOGA room located in La Hacienda Fitness Center. Screening appointments start at 9 a.m. and run every 20 minutes, ending…
Generals, February 2020
Save The Date for Rotary’s Fore For Kids Golf Tournament
Paul Herr The 22nd annual Fore For Kids golf tournament will be held on April 13, 2020, at the Oro Valley Country Club. This ever-popular tournament is sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club to raise funds for scholarships and to support local charities benefiting children. The tournament has filled up with golfers the last several…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Come Spin with Some Twins
Jan Christensen Come share twin talk with other twins and bring a couple photos if you wish. If you are either a fraternal or identical twin and would like to join us for a no-host lunch at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Grill on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m., please email Jan Christensen at janny7c@aol.com. Please…
Features, February 2020
SBR Residents Enjoy Attending a Rousing Hockey Game
Ron Gustafson On Dec. 3 a group of men from SaddleBrooke Ranch went downtown to see the Tucson Roadrunners play the Colorado Eagles. It was a very entertaining game with the home team winning 6-3. The night concluded with our group going onto the ice for a group photograph. Everyone enjoyed themselves and are looking…
Generals, February 2020
Unit 4B – Getting into the Holiday Spirit
Getting into the Holiday Spirit Camille Esterman Festive partygoers in 4B filled the garage of Janet and Lynn Baker – sipping hot mulled cider, munching tasty hors d’oeuvres, sampling sweet desserts, all the while waiting for the arrival of the holiday carolers. With bells ringing and spirits soaring, Alastair Stone and his carolers pulled up…
Generals, February 2020
Living with Wildlife, a Thursday Talk with Bob Elder
Linda Shannon-Hills Living in SaddleBrooke Ranch is a new adventure for many residents coming from a more urban environment. We coexist with our new human neighbors but we can expect to see many species of wildlife. You may think they stay out in the desert, but sometimes the wildlife is roaming in our backyards and…
Features, February 2020
Saint Nicholas Eve Party with Friends and Neighbors
Monica Gustafson Friends gathered at the home of Bonnie & Dave Hanes to for a Saint Nicholas Eve Party. Guests were asked to bring a toy to be donated to SaddleBrooke Ranch Outreach. A wonderful evening was had by all as we celebrated the beginning of the Holiday season, and more than two dozen toys…