An archeology-astronomy specialist, Sonoran Desert herbalist, internationally known landscape artist and bighorn sheep advocate are among April’s featured experts at Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education. All programs are free with park admission of $7 per vehicle at the gate on Mt. Lemmon Rd. in Oracle. The park is open weekends with free guided…
April 2015
SBRWGA participates in “Take a Swing at Cancer”
Donna Oliverio The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association had 16 members travel to MountainView Golf Course to participate in the MPWGA Take A Swing At Cancer tournament held on March 3. One of our SBRWGA teams took first place. The event had 104 golfers and 112 participants at the luncheon. A total of $15,800 was…
April 2015
Shalom Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch celebrates Purim
The Shalom Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch celebrated Purim on Thursday evening, March 4, at the home of Nini and Ted Falconer. Purim is a fun holiday that commemorates the time when the Jewish people in ancient Persia were saved, as described in the biblical Book of Esther. Esther was a beautiful Jewish woman who was…
April 2015
Shredding and collection of old electronics event April 10
Nan Nasser On Friday, April 10, from 8:00 until 11:00 a.m. SaddleBrooke Community Outreach will join Long Realty, Golder Ranch Office, in a shredding and collection of electronics opportunity for all of you! This will take place in the parking area of SB HOA One near the bocce ball court. Bring your stacks of special…
April 2015
SBCO annual Volunteer Appreciation meeting April 13
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…