Janelle Authur The SBR Mah Jongg Club is pleased to announce a third Mah Jongg tournament for residents on Thursday, November 14, 2019. The SBR fall 2019 Mah Jongg Tournament will follow the same format as the previous two, with three one-hour rounds of play, a break for lunch, and two more one-hour rounds of…
Front Page, August 2019
Unit 4B residents celebrate July 4th
Camille Esterman For the third year in a row, Cheryl and Patrick Murray hosted a Fourth of July pancake breakfast for friends and neighbors in unit 4B. This annual event provided an opportunity to kick off the holiday, meet new residents and socialize with familiar faces. The Murray’s garage, driveway and front patio was a…
Sports, August 2019
Robson resident Kim Soule sets record cycling time trials at National Senior Games
The National Senior Games took place in Albuquerque, NM, this past June 14-25, marking the 32nd year in the history of the games. This year’s event was epic, with numerous records being shattered. Nearly 14,000 senior athletes were in attendance – an all-time high participation record. Along with that record, Sun Lakes’ own Kim Soule,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Mosaic workshop
Come make a mosaic patio table on Aug. 28, from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. A raw steel, furniture-grade base will be a wonderful addition to a patio home as is, but once we design and create a beautiful mosaic for the top, it becomes outstanding! Join Mosaic Guys in the Glass Studio at the…
Features, August 2019
How does Your Garden Grow?
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…
Generals, August 2019
Presentation on border and immigration on August 15
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,…
Generals, August 2019
Community Church at SaddleBrooke
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…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Bridge Results
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…
Generals, August 2019
Choir for the memory impaired seeks singers
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…
Sports, August 2019
SBRTA offers Monday Morning Clinics
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…