David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “As always, enjoyed your SaddleBrooke word column. I’ve been saying I’d send a word or two. Finally … I’m an English major and a words person. How did I not know this? It just came up in Wordle (and I thought of you!) … verso. And…
Features, October 2023
Do Essential Oils Really Help During Cold and Flu Season?
Joanne Gaudioso What are you doing to get ready for cold and flu season? This time of the year, we all begin to take precautions as the cold and flu season is upon us. Maybe we are getting flu or Covid vaccinations. Maybe we are stocking our medicine cabinets with cold medicines, cough drops, and…
October 2023, Generals
Golden Goose Gift Cards
One of the most popular, easiest, and favorite presents for anyone to receive is a gift card. Did you know the Golden Goose Thrift Shop has gift cards for purchase? They can be found right up front at the cash registers and are so easy to get. Simply choose a card and hand it to the…
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
National Park Club News
A presentation about “Yellowstone National Park In the Winter” was hosted in August by the SBR National Park Club. Two club members contributed to making this an entertaining and informative meeting. Jef Farland started the evening by sharing photos and stories of the February 2020 trip to Yellowstone National Park (NP) that he and his wife, Dale, took.…
Features, October 2023
SaddleBrooke Ranch Fall Community Yard Sale Is October 14
The fall Community Yard Sale is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 7 to 11 a.m. A map will be handed out at the entry gate to show locations of yard sales. You may also scan the provided QR code on the flyers that will give you a digital version on the map. To register…
October 2023, Generals
Make the Holidays Brighter—the Adopt-a-Family Program Angel Tree Is Back!
Kim Schweitzer Since 2007, the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Adopt-a-Family and Adopt-a-Child programs have provided hand-picked and carefully wrapped holiday gifts to local families and children. For the last 14 years, SaddleBrooke Ranch has joined this important cause to support children who are enrolled in the Mountain Vista School in Oracle. We ask that you choose…
October 2023, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ranch Employee Appreciation
Please join us in celebrating our SaddleBrooke Ranch employees for the 13th year. Many of our employees here at the Ranch do not work in positions that provide residents with the opportunity to personally thank them throughout the year. All of our employees play a big part in what makes the Ranch a special place…
October 2023, Sports
SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association POPATEERS
Deb McGiboney POP is HOT at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association. Come join the POPATEERS on Thursday mornings on courts 5 and 6. Whether you are new to POP Tennis or an active POP player, we welcome all players. If you do not have a racquet, we will have racquets and balls waiting for you!
October 2023, Generals
Red Cross Blood Drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch October 7
Tina Fugleberg SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on Oct. 7, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Ranch House Sol Ballroom. The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital patients in our neighborhoods and across the…
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
Save the Date! SBRWOW
SaddleBrooke Women of Wine (SBRWOW) meet on the third Thursday of each month in the Sol Ballroom. We will be hosting Chuck Moses for our 2nd Anniversary Party on March 21, 2024. You must be an SBRWOW member to attend, and space will be limited. There is a $10, cash-only admission fee, which will be collected…