Linda Shannon-Hills The SBR Technology Club will hold their next general meeting on Monday, Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m. at the Ranch House in the Sol Ballroom. Our speaker will be Tony Pietrzykoski on the topic of “How to increase the power of your wireless connection.” This presentation is open to all residents at SaddleBrooke…
Sports, February 2020
Putters Vote in New Board
Camille Esterman Even though the putting green was closed at the end of December, Ranchette Putters assembled in the La Mesa Room to unanimously vote for a 2020 board and committee members. Heading the new board is President Linda Sentivanac. Serving with her are: Vice President Terry Pendy, Treasurer Judy Townsend, Secretary Evie Thompson, Statistician…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Wine Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch Inaugural Wine Dinner – Overwhelmingly Successful!
Jan Storey The Wine Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch held their inaugural Wine Dinner, that was attended by 95 of their 170 club members, on Dec. 10 in the Sol Ballroom at the Ranch House Grill & Brewery. The theme was California Wines, with a Nouvelle Cuisine paired to a Sparkling Brut Rose, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet…
Features, February 2020
Crater Lake National Park – Oregon Cycling Adventure
Carol Osgood Everyone in the world should visit the Magnificent National Treasure and Park. Crater Lake is the deepest caldera in the United States, second deepest in North America and seventh in the world. The deep dark blue body of water is six miles across. Crater Lake Lodge sits at the edge of the lake…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
The Ranch Players Club – Back in the Saddle!
Josephine Zara What: An introductory meeting for present and prospective Ranch Players. When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3-5 p.m. Where: Sol Ballroom Agenda: 1. Who are the people organizing The Ranch Players and what is their experience? 2. What is Chamber Theater? 3. A demonstration by two Ranch Players of the Chamber Theater style. 4. Introducing…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Let the Good Times Roll! California Club Will Celebrate Fat Tuesday on February 22!
Arlene Wong Mardi Gras, which is French for “Fat Tuesday,” is the last day of a season called Carnival. But you won’t have to go to Bourbon Street to experience Mardi Gras. The California (CA) Club invites all of those (or their partners) who have lived or worked in CA to join us for a…
Front Page, January 2020
Senior Softball Another Option for SBR Residents
Terry Hurley There’s lots to do at SaddleBrooke Ranch, but one activity many residents may not be aware of is softball; probably because the games are played at SaddleBrooke. SaddleBrooke Senior Softball is open to Ranch residents. This past fall season saw 11 men and three women play on the state-of-the-art field complete with dugouts, electronic…
Sports, January 2020
November Coyote Queen
CJ Kerley On Nov. 19, the SaddleBrooke Ranch women golfers competed in the final “Coyote Queen” tournament for the year. This competition is held every other month, and golfers can only win once within the year. The winner for November was Joyce DeYoung with a score of 44. Congratulations to Joyce for a great round of…
Generals, January 2020
The Seventh Annual ARTwalk, Another Great Success
Linda Shannon-Hills This year, we had 25 homes with 40 artists showing their work. Even with adding an extra hour, it was a challenge for residents and their guests to visit all the homes. Unlike typical arts and craft shows, the SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk provides artists an opportunity to show and for some to sell their…
Front Page, January 2020
Horseback Riders Get a Taste of the Old West at Old Tucson Park
Rebecca Williams The Horseback Riding Group enjoyed riding in parts of the Saguaro National Park and areas adjacent at Old Tucson Park. The ride took them through desert brush and cacti and included beautiful views of the mountains including Golden Spur, a mountain popular as a backdrop in the many movies shot at Old Tucson. There were picturesque…