Maria Menconi The Oracle School Foundation’s gala, Champions Helping Children, is right around the corner! The gala takes place on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 5 p.m. at the Vistas in SaddleBrooke One. It’s important to note that the deadline for purchasing tickets has been moved up to Oct. 6. And, seats are going fast. To purchase tickets, visit…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Critical thinking and other malfunctions
Nancy Ferris One way of choosing a path is through thoughtful consideration based upon the analysis of the available facts before arriving at a formidable conclusion and propelling action toward the greater good for ourselves and others. Others choose an easier path, called an impulse-driven reaction, based on self-centered needs and instant gratification. Here’s where the…
Features, October 2019
Thank you Emerson and Peggy Knowles
Barbara Barr Members of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke honored Emerson and Peggy Knowles for their support and contributions to the Fore For Kids Charity Golf Fundraiser. Emerson and Peggy have been long time supporters of Fore For Kids Charity Golf Fundraiser. Emerson Knowles also served as emcee of the fundraiser. The Fore For Kids Charity…
Generals, October 2019
Expanded Health Fair on October 12
Phyllis Ketring The 2019 SaddleBrooke Health Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. The biggest change will be that the Health Fair has expanded, with activities at both the SaddleBrooke One and MountainView Clubhouses. Another change will be that the immunization and lab testing from Walgreens and HealthWaves will be located…
Features, October 2019
Showering a lovely bride-to-be
Camille Esterman The private dining room at the Ranch House provided the perfect setting to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Hannah Riley. Surrounded by navy and white balloons, Hannah was showered with gifts and best wishes from many of the ladies at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Hannah has been working at SaddleBrooke Ranch for many years—as a server…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Actors needed for March show
Tim Morsani Community Circle Players, the SaddleBrooke theater group, is preparing to present a comedy March 8 through 15, 2020. The play, well written and very funny, is a political satire—perfect for an election year. The characters, four men and three women, are both interesting and challenging. The show will be presented in a dinner-theater…
Sports, October 2019
SBR Pickleballers gather for a night out
More than 50 SaddleBrooke Ranch pickleballers enjoyed a Mexican dinner at Guadalajara Grill on Aug. 19.
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Writing Guild
Tove Pape The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving our writing skills. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the La Vista Room from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. After discussing a topic on how to improve our writing, we share excerpts from our own memoirs, essays,…
Generals, October 2019
Medicare and Me: Scam news you can use
Leah Sugar Kari, certified medical representative (CMR) Yet another scam has wormed its way into the minds of Medicare beneficiaries, and it’s an important one. The scammer calls you and states that if you do not sign up and pay for genetic testing, that you will not receive your Medicare benefits. This particular scam was…
Sports, October 2019
SaddleBrooke Ranch’s Women’s Golf Association announces the July winner of the Coyote Queen Golf Tournament
CJ Kerley On July 23, the women golfers competed in the Coyote Queen Tournament, which is held every other month. Golfers can only win once within the year. The winner for July was Phyllis Pettijohn with a score of 41. Congratulations to Phyllis for a great round of golf! We want to thank our premier…