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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Dr. Mark Magdanz With the summer season going fast, we’ll take some time to update you on the 2014 fall line dance plan. Both dance levels have classes starting October 1. This time we are having a shorter series of about nine due to holidays, etc. A new series for both dance levels will then…
Mark Wong Let’s face it, there’s a lot to do here at the Ranch. And now that September has arrived, the cooler weather will follow. That’s why this is a perfect time to join the SBRTA. Just look at all the exciting tennis activities planned in the next several weeks. GROUP PRO TENNIS LESSONS –…
Jack and Karen Gressingh The SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) is pleased to announce that it will once again be hosting the annual couples competitive golf event on November 9, 2014, at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Course. It will be a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The early notice is provided so that residents can…
Nan Nasser Do you shop on Amazon.com? Would you like a percentage of your purchase price to help needy youngsters in our area? Then AmazonSmile Foundation is for you! When you are ready to shop, go to smile.amazon.com. Millions of items are eligible for a five percent donation to SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and are marked…
Zann Wilson ASTROPHYTUM CACTI Most newcomers to desert gardening are put off by the many cacti that insist on fighting us with dangerous spines and glochids. It is refreshing to the aspiring gardener to find a cactus which is uniquely architectural in appearance and yet accepts a friendly touch without drawing human blood. Astrophytum myriostigma…