Deborah McGeehan, Lt.Col., United States Army (Ret.) The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held a recent meeting on April 18 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s President, retired Col. Kurt McMillen, US Army (Ret.), during which members were updated on…
Please join SaddleBrooke Ranch and The American Red Cross on Saturday, June 6, 7 a.m. to noon, at The Ranch House Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. To make an appointment, go to: redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=saddlebrookeranch. You will need either the Red Cross Blood Donor App or a form of ID to register at…
Gary Chalk Our anniversary is in March. I have the memory of a Living Retired man, so my wife Jan began reminding me in between putting away her Christmas decorator pillows and bringing out her New Year’s decorator pillows. “Gary, this year let’s book a special dinner at a restaurant that features haute cuisine. It…
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Michele Musgrove April 28 was a perfect spring afternoon for the Ranch House lawn to be transformed into a sophisticated yet laid-back paradise for the Wine Club of SBR wine lovers. Our Block Party style event brought together wine enthusiasts, neighbors, food, and music lovers for an unforgettable experience! Featured were carefully curated wine tasting…
Deborah Witten Adaptive pickleball includes rule and equipment modifications to make pickleball inclusive and competitive for players using wheelchairs or with disabilities. Kirsty Digger has been playing pickleball for over 10 years. She and her wife, Linda Siegrist, were guests at SaddleBrooke Ranch and played pickleball. Kirsty has a wheelchair designed for playing on the…
Janelle Authur Always looking for something different to do, an adventuresome group of Unit 8Ar’s ventured to downtown Tucson for a tour of the city’s murals on March 28. The three-hour trolley tour, dubbed “Tucson’s Ultimate Mural Tour,” highlights the city’s street art, showcasing over 50 bold and vibrant murals. The tour began at the…
Debbie McGrady The women in our Bodyworks class are a wonderful reminder that it is never too late to improve your strength, endurance, mobility, and balance. Through movement, encouragement, and determination these inspiring women are building confidence, increasing energy, and taking important steps toward a healthier and active lifestyle. Bodyworks is a fun and supportive…
Kim Schweitzer As the holiday of Passover approached, members of the Shalom Club came together for a warm and welcoming social gathering focused on friendship, conversation, and community. The group gathered at the beautiful outdoor patio of The Ranch House. While there was no formal program or religious observance, the get together offered an opportunity…
Arlene Wong At the Travel Talk Tuesday meeting on May 26, Steve Felber will share his photographic knowledge to help answer one of our frequent questions when planning our next trips: “Should I bring my real camera along or will my cell phone camera be good enough?” Before Steve moved to the ranch in 2018,…