Ron Machado It was cold and dark when I stepped out of my room this morning. Early this year, I turned 85 and wanted to do something different for my birthday. I contacted an old friend, Carl van Zyl, the owner of John X Safaris, and spoke with him about hunting a cape buffalo. I…
Toni Graves We’ve heard that duplicate bridge keeps your mind nimble. There is a group of SBRers who prove mental acuity is important, but social interaction is even better and just plain fun. In October, the Duplicate Bridge Club’s Manager, Niel Hartman, celebrated his 80th birthday, and Barb Simms celebrated her 70th with other members…
Recently the Brew Crew at SaddleBrooke Ranch’s very own Ranch House Brewery held its annual Cornhole Tournament. This year’s champions were Jim Redasky and Charlie Watts. Cheers & Prost!
Linda Shannon-Hills Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). It’s a new community, new state, new home … “Where do I find all the information to make settling into this new community easier?” Come to the Newcomers Welcome gathering on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Come at 2:30 p.m., to have your photograph taken for…
Linda Shannon-Hills Each month we hold informational presentations for new residents about living at SaddleBrooke Ranch. On Oct. 23, at the Newcomers Welcome Gathering, the following new and soon–to–be–new residents attended. Please welcome them.
Fiesta at the Hacienda Ann Vernon Nestled in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains is a hidden gem, Rancho de Los Cerros. This amazing ranch began in 1907 as a small shack under a mesquite tree even before Tucson had city limits! First it served as a stagecoach stop, evolved into a dude ranch in…
Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners will present “Plant Selection and Maintenance in the Sonoran Desert” on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. Please join us in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom for this presentation. What is the difference between plants grown in a restoration nursery and plants grown in a typical commercial nursery? Are plants…
Bob Allen, Master Gardener Butterflies need our help! How to help them was what over 100 interested gardeners learned on Sept. 11 at a seminar hosted by the Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Katie Rogerson, Director of Education and Public Engagement at Tucson Botanical Gardens, taught this fascinating lecture. Most of the…
Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom. Join us as we welcome back Mark Sitter from B & B Cactus Farm for this free presentation: “Unique and Uncommon Cactus and Succulents for Cold…
Pat Hillerud and Lynn Denning Then the Golden Goose has a volunteer place for you! In our VAC (Vintage, Antique, and Collectables) Department you will find collectable comic books, sports memorabilia, baseball card collections, collectable sports jerseys, signed hats, bats, footballs, baseballs, model cars, Star Wars memorabilia, and Legos, to name a few items of…