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…
April 2015, Front Page
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…
April 2015
SaddleBrooke Ranch captures medals in February and March Pickleball Tournaments
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club members continue their success with several tournaments in February and early March. February 3-5, 2015 – All City Pickleball Tournament held at Venture Out at Mesa. One team competed. February 17-22, 2015 – Grand Canyon State Games held at Pueblo El Mirage RV and Golf Resort. Two teams…
March 2015
Community Church empowers men
Connie Saiz There is a breeze blowing through Community Church at SaddleBrooke we call Empowerment. Men are being empowered by reading the Bible, journaling and sharing their discoveries in small groups throughout the community. Currently 10 groups totaling over 90 men are participating, and there is always room for more. How does it work? Each…
March 2015
Pacific Northwest Club enjoys the Big Game
Janice Neal The SBR Pacific NorthWest Club celebrated the Seahawks at the Big Game party at the lovely home of Corine and Keith Sturdivant. A large Seahawks flag was hanging outside, and the women members were presented with Seahawks colored beads to wear as they came in the front door. A huge selection of delicious…