Tove Pape The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving writing skills. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the La Vista Room from 1 p.m. to 30 p.m. After discussing a topic on how to improve our writing, we share excerpts from our own memoirs, essays, fiction,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Third annual SBR Mahjongg Cards for Charity
Janice Neal Mahjongg is a very popular game at SaddleBrooke Ranch, and we have many players new to the game as well as those who have played for years. There are weekly games played on Thursdays in La Hacienda Club (and sometimes lessons), coordinated by Gail Latimer and Bonnie Goldman. There are multiple private groups…
Generals, November 2019
SBR Source Book delivery
Nancy Moore The Robson Resort Community annually produces the Source Book, an official community telephone and local business directory for SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch. Since 2001, delivery of this directory to each residence has been provided by SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) volunteers. To date, this project has raised $34,869 to fund SBCO programs that benefit local…
Features, November 2019
Spotlight on Advertiser: The Paseo Financial Group
What happens to heirs when a reverse mortgage borrower dies? What if your parent or spouse dies who had a reverse mortgage? Do you inherit the house? Do you have to repay the reverse mortgage loan? Will the reverse mortgage lender make you sell the deceased’s belongings or empty his or her bank accounts to repay…
Generals, November 2019
Young entrepreneur awarded SBCO college scholarship
Ron Andrea Cassandra Frye was not only an honors student in high school, but he also was a rodeo champion and entrepreneur. Now, she is beginning her studies in pre-veterinary medicine at Arizona State University with support from a SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) college scholarship. Cassandra grew up on a small ranch and started her…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Papercrafting preparing for Halloween
Carol Smith The Papercrafting Club prepared for Halloween early by attending a class held by Lori Neal and making adorable Halloween cards. The class was well attended, and each card had its own special individuality. The pumpkin on the card lights up with a battery-operated tea light. Lori is a member of our Papercrafting Club…
Generals, November 2019
SaddleBrooke Ranch Employee Appreciation 2019 underway
Join us in the spirit of giving for our ninth year thanking the wonderful employees at the Ranch. The employees include, patrol, maintenance, housekeeping, gate greeters, fitness, the Bistro, Ranch House Grill, and administration. We are close to 100 employees this year! Many of the employees do not work in positions that provide the opportunity…
Generals, November 2019
Make a difference with a donation to SBCO
Nancy McCluskey-Moore SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) provides children with opportunities to succeed by supporting numerous programs that provide food, clothing, and educational opportunities in nearby communities. Some of the programs we support with generous donations of money and volunteer labor include: Kids’ Closet – provides new school clothing for children from Head Start through 8th…
Sports, November 2019
SBR pickleball players party at their annual dinner and dance
Lorraine Smith “Diner en Blanc” is a worldwide event, spanning six continents, in which people gather in a public space and set up a chic dining area. Guests come dressed in white to enjoy quality food and wine. The event was founded in 1988 by Frenchman Francois Pasquier. On Oct. 10, a simpler “Diner en…
Generals, November 2019
Save the date, Monday, Dec. 16, for a special holiday luncheon
Kay Lantow On Monday, Dec. 16, the Ranch House Grill staff will serve a seated lunch of your choice of braised short ribs, roasted chicken, or eggplant parmesan, along with salad, dessert, and beverage for just $30. An open bar will also be available. Our special guest speaker, Jeff Utsch, will discuss the history of our…