Terry Barringer When faced with a dilemma Scarlett O’Hara was often heard to say “Well – I can’t think about that now – I’ll think about that tomorrow.” How many of us take that same position with regard to emergencies and unexpected life events? We look forward to planning a vacation or a reunion or…
June 2014
Check Out – Check In – June 2014
Janet Mills Jim Henson – A Biography by Brian Jay Jones. This detailed account of Jim Henson takes the reader from Jim as a child growing up in the small town of Leland, Mississippi, to New York City with his Muppet family. Along the way Jim had many projects. His first project working with puppets was…
June 2014
Old Time Radio Club to meet June 3
Norman Schickedanz OTR (old time radio) fans will meet Tuesday, June 3 at 1:30 p.m. in SaddleBrooke. They will listen to The National Barn Dance from August 22, 1942. Heard in the broadcast are Joe Kelly, Billy Murray, the Hoosier Hot Shots, Pat Buttram and Lulubelle and Scotty. The National Barn Dance had one of the longest…
June 2014
A great time for social dancing
Steve Holdener We are reaching out to our dance friends in SaddleBrooke Ranch with an invitation to join us for the many ballroom activities we offer in SaddleBrooke. When my wife Rita and I came to SaddleBrooke near our retirement, we knew we wanted to build on our dancing skills which were mostly polkas, waltzes…
June 2014
Ask An Agent – June 2014
Dear Tammy and Cheri, We rarely travel during the summer months because we heard it costs more than fall or spring. Do you have any tips on how to get the best deal for summer vacation plans? Janice and Jim, Sun Lakes, AZ Dear Janice and Jim, Typically summer months are costlier; however, here are…
June 2014
Happy Birthday to you! June 2014
Larry Clark Three hundred and fifty volunteers, spouses and guests gathered at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop on Sunday afternoon, April 13 to celebrate the Goose’s eleventh birthday. Eleven years! Who would have believed it? The believers are the hearty gaggle of volunteers and staff who have been making the Golden Goose Thrift Shop hum…
June 2014
Egret Trail progressive dinner
Ross Messer The Egretians (residents of S. Egret Trail, SaddleBrooke Ranch) held a progressive dinner on May 7. Eight couples (all of whom have lived here for less than three months) traveled among five houses. Participants prepared appetizers, salads and dessert. Wine, pop and coffee were also provided. A fun time was had by all…
June 2014
Men golfers participate in 2014 Robson Cup
Doug Streuber This year’s Robson Challenge Cup event was held at Tuscany Falls in the PebbleCreek resort community in Goodyear on May 7. The Robson Challenge Cup is an annual competition among Robson golf clubs that rotates each year to a different Robson Community. Each year the event is a good chance to have some…
June 2014
Health Fair volunteers needed
Phyllis Ketring It takes over 100 volunteers to make the annual Health Fair run smoothly. Volunteers work in 90 minute shifts so there will be time to visit the exhibits at the fair before or after your shift. The Health Fair needs volunteers to help with set up and take down. There are also opportunities…
June 2014
Residents enjoy Fifth Annual Community Golf Event
Doug Streuber Four years ago the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) organized the first Community Golf Event with 19 resident golfers participating. We celebrated afterward with a small awards dinner at a nearby restaurant. From those humble beginnings the April Community Golf Event has grown into arguably the most popular social event at the…