Nan Nasser Come and celebrate another wonderful year with SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, acknowledging programs like Kids’ Closet, Teen Closet, education opportunities and support of local food programs. On Monday, April 13, SBCO will celebrate its annual volunteer appreciation meeting, acknowledging individuals and corporations who have given special time and talents to our kids in communities…
April 2015
Ranchette Putters news
Linda Shannon-Hills The largest golf group at SaddleBrooke Ranch is the Ranchette Putters with 93 members. We are a social group that enjoys getting outside to try our skills at putting with the other members of the club. In February we had between 48 to 58 putters each week. Awards are given each month to…
April 2015
SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association activities
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association continues to grow, being the largest and most active club in the community. With over 150 members you will find members playing daily during club play at the pickleball courts and several different times throughout the day. The player levels range from 2.0 (beginners) to 4.0 (more advanced).…
April 2015
Join the fun at Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels, combining elements of badminton, tennis, table tennis and volleyball. It is played on a short court with a hard paddle and a whiffle ball. Founded in the 1960s, it has become one of the fastest growing sports in America. The rules are simple,…
April 2015
CeCe needs a home
CeCe is an adorable Papillion mix who is as sweet and beautiful as she looks. At 18 lbs she is a perfect walking companion and the best lap snuggler ever. She loves people and does well around other dogs. CeCe is approximately one and a half years old. We have lots of boys in rescue:…
April 2015
SBR Lecture Series – How trained dogs respond to rattlesnakes
To start off our March safety lectures, Jay Smith, dog trainer and owner of Dogs at the River dog training, made his annual visit to SaddleBrooke Ranch on Tuesday, March 10. You always learn a lot from Jay about keeping yourself and your pets safe from rattlesnakes and other poisonous creatures in the desert. The…
April 2015
SaddleBrooke Ranch Birthday Club news
The SBR Birthday Club luncheon held on Monday, March 9, celebrated eight birthdays and welcomed six newcomers to the Ranch. Our speakers were the entertainment team of Nancy LaViola, choreographer, and Sean McArthur, actor, singer and playwright, who founded the Great American Playhouse located in the Rancho Vistosa Center. Their goal was to offer wholesome…
Front Page, April 2015
2015 DesertFest ROCKS!
A photo gallery from the 2015 DesertFest event.
April 2015
SBR Horseback Riders head to Donnelly’s for final ride of season
Don and Rebecca Williams The SBR Horseback Riders had to dodge some blustery winter weather to have fun on the trails this spring. The January ride at Old Tucson Studios had to be re-scheduled to the first Saturday in February when the weather was much more cooperative. The group enjoyed the ride through parts of…
April 2015
Save the date for the dinner dance event of the year
Mark your calendars now for the SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) annual dinner dance on November 13, 2015. This year’s event will feature Dick Police as deejay, playing music for your dining and dancing pleasure. As with all STS activities, 100% of the proceeds will go to support our active duty and retired troops and their…