C.J. Ward Yes, you’ve been served. Actually, you’ve been invited to Community Circle Players’ next production, Agatha Christie’s “Witness for the Prosecution,” which has it all: Murder mystery + Courtroom drama = Terrific theater. This play is said to be Ms. Christie’s most exciting and suspenseful play of all, with the film version receiving six…
November 2024, Front Page
National Parks Club Takes to the Road
Miriam Brock and Laura Haslett Our SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) community National Parks Club (NPC) organized a 6-day bus trip for 48 people to explore northern Arizona and two National Parks outside of Moab, Utah. A special thanks to Frank Morris and the National Parks Club Travel Committee for organizing such an amazing trip. Our very…
November 2024, Front Page
10th Annual Steiness Tennis Festival
Kathie Marshall It’s that time of year again and for members of the SaddleBrooke Tennis Association (SBRTA) this year is special! 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the tennis club’s signature event, the Steiness Tennis Festival. The Steiness event has a special history. Late in 2013, the SBRTA’s board members decided to pay tribute to…
November 2024, Front Page
Manna Bags Created to Help Others
Kim Schweitzer and Marlene Diskin Manna: An unexpected gratuitous benefit. To the Jewish people mana represents the food that miraculously appeared to feed the Israelites on their journey from Egypt to the promised land. To Christians, “manna” means spiritual nourishment, especially the Eucharist. Recently, Jewish Women in Action, a newly formed group at the Ranch,…
November 2024, Front Page
Cheers to the Holidays
Andrea Cothran The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Mixology Club members were celebrating early at our “Cheers to the Holidays” event! It was a huge success and we had so much fun learning how to make the “Drunken Peanut Butter Cup,” the “Apple Cider Margarita,” and “Santa’s Hat.” We are looking forward to impressing our guests this…
November 2024, Front Page
Glass Captures the Spirit
Claudia Knauss As the holidays approach, unique ornaments are a perfect way to capture the heart and personalize our gift giving. Having a party? Why not lay out a variety of handmade ornaments for friends to help decorate your tree? Or, set up a tree stand to display a collection of your favorite ornaments. The…
November 2024, Sports
Summer Softball Roundup
Morlin Hastings The SaddleBrooke Senior Softball (SBSS) Summer season finished up in September. Sixteen (16) teams of men and women braved the 100+ degree temperatures and muggy humidity. Additionally, the games are supported by volunteer scorekeepers (coordinated by Jane Laureys) and umpires (coordinated by Debbie Seguin and Dennis Marchard, head umpire). Monday Recreation Ambient Air…
November 2024, Sports
Senior Softball News!
King Mitchell (aka Mitch) Well SaddleBrooke Senior Softball fans, here is our updated news. Labor Day Tournament. On Sept. 2, the SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) put on a softball extravaganza with three games of softball “dramedy.” There was plenty of softball, food, drinks, tunes, and neighborly chatter. Sponsored by Debra Miller, State Farm Insurance,…
November 2024, Generals
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
November 2024, Sports
Putters Family and Friends Tournament
Pat Albu Friday, Sept. 13 turned out to be a lucky day for three teams at our Family and Friends Tournament. They conquered the scary 18 holes set up by Susie Morrill and her incredible events committee. The committee had amazing decorations around the putting green to make the course more challenging and fun than…