Steve Holdener We are reaching out to our dance friends in SaddleBrooke Ranch with an invitation to join us for the many ballroom activities we offer in SaddleBrooke. When my wife Rita and I came to SaddleBrooke near our retirement, we knew we wanted to build on our dancing skills which were mostly polkas, waltzes…
June 2014
Ask An Agent – June 2014
Dear Tammy and Cheri, We rarely travel during the summer months because we heard it costs more than fall or spring. Do you have any tips on how to get the best deal for summer vacation plans? Janice and Jim, Sun Lakes, AZ Dear Janice and Jim, Typically summer months are costlier; however, here are…
June 2014
Happy Birthday to you! June 2014
Larry Clark Three hundred and fifty volunteers, spouses and guests gathered at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop on Sunday afternoon, April 13 to celebrate the Goose’s eleventh birthday. Eleven years! Who would have believed it? The believers are the hearty gaggle of volunteers and staff who have been making the Golden Goose Thrift Shop hum…
June 2014
Egret Trail progressive dinner
Ross Messer The Egretians (residents of S. Egret Trail, SaddleBrooke Ranch) held a progressive dinner on May 7. Eight couples (all of whom have lived here for less than three months) traveled among five houses. Participants prepared appetizers, salads and dessert. Wine, pop and coffee were also provided. A fun time was had by all…
June 2014
Men golfers participate in 2014 Robson Cup
Doug Streuber This year’s Robson Challenge Cup event was held at Tuscany Falls in the PebbleCreek resort community in Goodyear on May 7. The Robson Challenge Cup is an annual competition among Robson golf clubs that rotates each year to a different Robson Community. Each year the event is a good chance to have some…
June 2014
Health Fair volunteers needed
Phyllis Ketring It takes over 100 volunteers to make the annual Health Fair run smoothly. Volunteers work in 90 minute shifts so there will be time to visit the exhibits at the fair before or after your shift. The Health Fair needs volunteers to help with set up and take down. There are also opportunities…
June 2014
Residents enjoy Fifth Annual Community Golf Event
Doug Streuber Four years ago the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) organized the first Community Golf Event with 19 resident golfers participating. We celebrated afterward with a small awards dinner at a nearby restaurant. From those humble beginnings the April Community Golf Event has grown into arguably the most popular social event at the…
June 2014
Carbon monoxide detector lifespan
Ross Novotny In recent years many municipalities have required carbon monoxide detectors in all newly constructed homes. The most commonly installed detectors are combination units which act both as a smoke detector and as a carbon monoxide detector. These combination units are installed in each sleeping area of a new home to alert homeowners of…
June 2014
Health Night Out
Dolores Robu Health Night Out will present Vicki Berkus, M.D., Ph.D., CEDS on Monday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. This presentation will introduce the listener to the new geriatric psychiatric unit at Oro Valley. Dr. Berkus will describe the problems which lead to an admission to the unit. She will discuss…
June 2014
Some say it’s shocking!
Ron Andrea Some people say it’s shocking how good looking the guys in the electrical department are at the Golden Goose. Maybe that’s why they are all smiling? Nevertheless, these six guys are the conduit for testing all the TVs, stereos, hair dryers, fans, lamps and myriad other electrical appliances that are donated to the…