Linda Shannon-Hills With their jeans, boots, hats, and a few bandanas, members of the Colorado Club dressed in their best western attire for the inaugural Ranch Rodeo on Feb. 6. Western décor adorned the walls, the tables, and the bar in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom while buzzing with over sixty people laughing, socializing, and…
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David Zapatka From existential threats to existential choices, the word, existential, was used in the news and in conversations around the country frequently this past year. “I’m trash!” was the insistent cry of Forky, the googly-eyed spork whose struggle to be a toy was at the heart of the summer blockbuster Toy Story 4.…
Leslie Gordon and Linda Shannon-Hills So, what is elderhood? Now recognized as a life stage which is as legitimate as childhood and adulthood, Louise Aronson, in her book Elderhood, asserts that this life stage is long, vibrant, creative, active, and challenging. Once recognized, elderhood is not a progressive decline, but an opportunity for new growth…
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills You have just moved into SaddleBrooke Ranch. Getting to know other new neighbors is a good way to get incorporated into this friendly and fast-growing community. This event gives new residents a chance to meet other new residents, to hear about activities and events at the Ranch. Veteran residents have volunteered…
The Robson Communities will hold their annual trap/clay pigeon competition at the Casa Grande trap/skeet range on March 27, 2020. Each shooter will shoot three rounds of 25 targets. The competition started in 2011. All seven Robson communities will participate in the competition. Anyone who enjoys shooting is welcome to participate. After the shoot, we…
Sheila Davidson Thirty-five residents of Unit 8A participated in a scavenger hunt on Wednesday, Jan. 22, co-hosted by Linda and Frank Sherfy, Marty Knezovich, and Sheila Davidson. Teams of three or four were sent on their way to search for a list of items in their homes, and in front yards in the unit and…
Joy Hellard If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. But what if it’s so broken, that people feel powerless to fix it? Not “my car won’t start” broken or even “my best friend lied to me” broken. A brokenness which makes people jump in grocery stores when a jar crashes to the floor, startle at…
Camille Esterman A generous contribution by Dr. Steve Watson, the owner of Chiropractic USA, enabled the Ranchette Putters to contribute to two charities. Dr. Watson turned over $770 of fees charged for initial consultations from club members to our organization. At the January meeting, putters voted to distribute the funds to Esparanza Quilters/Casa Alitas project,…
Ken Kronen We are proud to announce that a new ukulele group has been formed for beginners and beyond at SaddleBrooke Ranch. We meet weekly, on Wednesdays, from 4-5 p.m., in La Mesa Room, Hacienda Club, SaddleBrooke Ranch. Welcome to the new folks who signed up for the ukulele group of SBR. As of this…