Pat Albu Our wonderful snowbirds have returned to the Ranch, and the Putters saw a real increase in attendance in November. Here’s a rundown of all the talented monthly winners: November Gross Prizes Lowest Average: Jacque Hendricks 38.0 and Arlene Tonges 38.0 Second Lowest: Sharon Steen 38.5 Third Lowest: Sandy Getter. 39.0 and Jan Junkin…
Patti Jo Lewis The Updegraff Cup was the last tournament of 2024 for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBR WGA): The weather was beautiful for the two-day event, held on Dec. 2-3, with 64 players teeing off. Jennifer Valverde and Mary Drake took the reins of the Pink Team; Kim Rice and Arlene Fleming…
David Zapatka If you have played pickleball very long, you’ve heard of this strategy, “hit the middle of the court.” What does this mean, why should we do it and why does it work? Our first thought may be that this means to hit the middle of the opponents’ side of the court. This is…
Jack Dyck A total of 91 members teed it up for the two–day SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Men’s Golf Association (MGA) Founders Cup competition, which was held on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 7. Both days started off on the chilly side but ended with glorious weather that was ideal for golf. There was, however,…
Returning Class: Introduction to Zentangle—January 20 Dale Farland Many residents of SaddleBrooke Branch are now fans of Zentangle art. Are you “Zentangle Curious” but are afraid to take the plunge? This class is for you! Have you been practicing Zentangle but would like to take a step back and just enjoy the practice and perhaps…
Nancy Worby Are you looking for something for yourself and your creativity for the new year? Now is the time to either renew your SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club membership or join the SBR Art Club to enjoy some exciting new classes plus returning favorites for 2025. The club offers a variety of traditional classes…
Nancy Borcalli Mark your calendars: the general meeting is Thursday, Jan. 23 at 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the SBR Sol Ballroom. SBR Conservatives in Action Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the SBR Sol Ballroom. Membership is open to women and men! We hope you will join us…
Melanie Einbund The Stand With Israel Club is proud to announce our first two speakers for 2025. Save the dates! Jan. 28, 4 p.m.: Deb Rochford, National Campaign Director of Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF), at the Vermillion Room at SaddleBrooke HOA1 Feb. 6, 4 p.m.: Sharon Megdal, PhD, Director of the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC)…
Linda Drake Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ranch House Ballroom for a “Lunch and Lecture with a Financial Legend.” The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke is holding a great and informative event on revisiting your retirement planning. The “Father of the Four Percent Rule” and member…
Christianne Dettmann By Gifting, Lifting, Shifting, Shivering … and Quilting! Okay, so those don’t completely rhyme, but it’s worth noting just how many ways the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club finished strong in 2024 and is striding even stronger into 2025. In December alone, the club: * Gifted Christmas goodies and necessities to dozens of needy…