When: Saturday, October 11, 2014 from noon to 2:00 p.m. Where: HOA1 Activities Center; refreshments included Why: We need more tutors Did you know that SaddleBrooke Community Outreach supports reading and math tutoring programs at four local schools? Reading programs are in place at Mountain Vista Elementary School in Oracle and Coronado K-8 School in…
September 2014
The Golden Goose named Rural Small Business of the Year
Ron Andrea The Golden Goose Thrift Shop has been selected as the 2014 Rural Small Business of the Year by the Pima County Small Business Commission. The award will be presented on September 9 at the Board of Supervisors meeting at the Pima County Administration Building on Congress St. Just a few of the factors…
Front Page, September 2014
Writing Group returns in September
Linda Shannon-Hills Last January a new group started called the SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Group with Jan Larkey as our facilitator and writing muse. Experience of the members ranged from novice to being English teachers to published writers of business and non-fiction books. Members were interested in writing family stories, memoirs, short stories, children’s stories, narrative…
September 2014
The SBR Settler’s Guide helps new homeowners settle in to SaddleBrooke Ranch
Linda Shannon-Hills Moving is one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do, with most feeling the stress build from the moment the decision is made. Many people have decided to make that move, selecting SaddleBrooke Ranch as the location to start the next chapter of their lives. Since this is a new community and…
September 2014
Tutors: Math matters
An exciting new math curriculum has been implemented at Mountain Vista Elementary School in Oracle, grades kindergarten through 3rd grade. Dr. Carla Springer needs four volunteers to work each Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 8:15-11:00 a.m. (with a break between classes). Volunteer tutors will help out as the teacher gives the lesson and as the…
September 2014
It’s the journey, not the destination!
Leslie Brown The newly formed Ranch Riders is a social group of motorcycle enthusiasts who have joined together to ride and have fun on two wheels. To date, scenic rides have included road trips exploring Marana Airport, San Manuel, the Apache Gold Casino, Vail and a vacation trip to Durango, Colorado, and Mesa Verde National…
September 2014
Tips for a successful yard sale
The SBR annual yard sale is coming 10/25 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. With that in mind here are some tips for a successful yard sale: 1. Have change on hand, both paper and coin. 2. Save grocery bags to use for sold items. 3. Collect newspaper for wrapping glassware to prevent breakage. 4.…
September 2014
Veterans Day at the Ranch
We are organizing a Veterans Day tribute and would like to have any former service members submit a photo of themselves in uniform to Carol Andrews. Carol will be helping with organizing photos. Please email her your digital picture at [email protected]. Call her if you would like to drop off your picture, or she can…
September 2014
Bereavement group notice
The SaddleBrooke Bereavement Support Group is held every Sunday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Coyote Room of SaddleBrooke HOA1 clubhouse, 64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. There is no cost to attend and no commitment to come back. Support groups provide a confidential forum to share feelings, concerns, information and as a way of supporting…
September 2014
SBR Pickleball Association holds skills building clinic
Rich Ferris, President The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association recently sponsored two skills-building clinics. Participants were given instruction on serving, return of serve, shot selection and court positioning. The first session, dedicated to players at the 2.0 level, was taught by Teri Baer, Rick Hanson, Angela Jerman, Bill Reynolds and Marv Richter. Twelve players participated in…