Louise Grabell I’ve had some past “mysteries” occur in my garden that I’ve shared with you. Like, where did the spider lily bulbs come from, or how did snails get into my garden? Well, I have another mystery for you – something totally unexplainable, yet wondrous in its own way. It’s all about my purple…
Linda Shannon-Hills Don’t miss out on a great presentation by Paul Ingram, an award-winning journalist and photographer for the Tucson Sentinel on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom. There will be time after his presentation for questions. Paul focuses his articles on border and immigration situations. Most recently,…
Blue bag Sunday at CCSB Carol Thompson Every month, the Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) provides blue bags to encourage food donations for the Tri-Community Food Banks in the surrounding areas of SaddleBrooke. July was the month to donate cold cereal, and the church participants came through once again! We wish to thank Kathy and…
Monday Afternoon Bridge Melvin Huser June winners: June 3: 1st, Rose Brown; 2nd, Bob Namon; 3rd, Mary Jo Howe. June 10: 1st, Arley Mulder; 2nd, Rose Brown; 3rd Shirley Jackson. June 17: 1st, Barb Davis; 2nd, Dave Davis; 3rd, Dorothy Syke. June 24: 1st, Gunter Deflieze: 2nd, Carol Phillips; 3rd, Bob Hamon. Wednesday Morning Mixed…
There are 70 choirs for the memory impaired all over the world. Vista de la Montana Methodist Church in Catalina will be number 71! Recognizing the misperceptions of our culture for those whose short-term memory is compromised, the church has created the Vista Song of Joy Choir. The choir will consist of fifteen memory-impaired singers…
Lee Stastny Tennis players enjoyed a Monday morning clinic at SaddleBrooke Ranch taught by Sam Calbone and Wayne Watkins. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) offers the Monday Morning Tennis clinics for all SaddleBrooke Ranch residents at all skill levels beginning at 7:00 a.m. on courts three and four. SBRTA upcoming events: Aug. 11: SBRTA…
Mark Magdanz On July 1, a long-delayed party arrived for Rebecca Magdanz’s line dancing students. It was a rousing success with 55 of your Saddlebrooke and Saddlebrooke Ranch friends and neighbors spending the afternoon on the MountainView Ballroom dance floor. About 25 different dances were performed in the fun and energetic afternoon party. Just look…
The Sol Ballroom was packed with a quorum of SaddleBrooke Ranch pickleballers to listen and learn about the status of the club, new policies and general information for the membership. Ron Green, president of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPA), started by emphasizing the goals for 2019. These include skills and development trainings, social and…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Line dancing is good for you, as demonstrated by a story from a Ranch dancer, J. H. “A little more than four years ago, I was working ten-hour days, sitting at a desk, stressed out. When we decided to retire earlier than planned, I did so with the intent to get healthier.…
Despite the ongoing heat, the Sun Lakes Chorale is getting ready to start up rehearsals for the 2019-2020 season. Rehearsals will resume on Monday, Sept. 9, at the United Methodist Church on Riggs Road in Sun Lakes. Rehearsals begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. and generally run until 3:30 p.m. If you think you might be…