Bob Hills On November 1 the SBRPA Skills Development Committee hosted a Team Strategy Clinic at SaddleBrooke Ranch. This clinic was focused on the club’s 3.0 and 3.5 rated players. The format of the clinic included a presentation and Q&A in the La Mesa Room followed by demonstrations and on-court coaching at the pickleball complex.…
Susan Swanson SBR resident Susan Swanson invites SBR residents to her Holiday Art Show with 12 other artists at the Oracle Art Station. From November 15 to December 23 Oracle Art Station will be open Wednesday through Sunday 10:00-5:00 and Saturday 10:00-7:00. Meet the artist night is December 8 from 5:00-8:00. Please come to Oracle…
Linda Shannon-Hills So many wonderful pieces of art were displayed and sold, but a unique piece of art was the Fairy Odd Mother. The design came from renown doll maker named Eleanor Peace Bailey, but the development of these fun and fanciful dolls was by local artist Barbara Martin. Fairy Odd Mothers bring joy and…
Punch Howarth Looking back to the season’s first two concerts by SASO, both programs were musically superb. With two Russian concertos, a Beethoven symphony and exciting shorter works by Enescu, Dvorak and Rossini, the orchestra performed with great precision and expression. Adding to the enthusiasm was guest conductor Diego Sanchez Haase demonstrating his many…
Janice Mihora SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) would like to say thank you to the local businesses that support our club through their sponsorships. The purpose of SBRWGA is to promote good fellowship and interest in golf, to enable our members to enjoy organized competition and social activities, and to support learning about…
Carol Chiarello Our knitters are enjoying the pleasant fall weather. A group of more than 20 ladies gathered at Dianne Barnard’s home for a lovely potluck meal. The weather was perfect for enjoying the outdoors, the camaraderie, the food, and a little time left over to work on a knit or crochet project. Thank you,…
Maggie deBlock On October 26 Ellinor Montgomery, RN, author of Eat G.L.A.D. not S.A.D., presented to SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club a timely topic on eating healthy, which translates into healthy aging. She began with a success story involving her husband John who was 120 pounds overweight when they married. Due to his obese situation he…
Donna P. Nelson Come join the Women’s Club on December 6 for our Holiday Celebration! Enjoy social time with our wonderful members, a sumptuous holiday lunch and raffle prizes! Bonus: our own Mary LeCompte from the Hacienda Bistro will have a live cooking demonstration. We also want to take time to be charitable and help…
Gary Hammond The American Diabetes Association believes that 12 million Americans over age 65 have diabetes—that’s 25% or one in four of us! Medicare feels the problem is so great that it has funded a special free education program by certified trainers, the Diabetes Education Empowerment Program or “DEEP.” For SaddleBrooke residents who may…
Rebecca Williams Colossal Cave Mountain Park has always been a favorit.enue for horseback riders. On Saturday, November 4, nine riders enjoyed the trails that include part of the famed Arizona Trail. This picturesqu.enue located southeast in Vail, AZ wanders gently through the saguaros, cottonwoods and barrel cacti. This area is adjacent to the eastern Saguaro…