Stuart Watkins Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church has a reception box across from the office where clothes donations may be deposited in the Boys and Girls collection container. Shoes, pants, dresses, shirts, coats, belts, and any kind of clothing in good condition will be appreciated. After you have deposited your clothes, you may…
June 2024, Features
Ranch Riders
Ernie Wolf is pictured with his 2007 Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide. (Photo by Debora Witten)
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Painters Enjoy Beginning Watercolor Class
Patti West During the Beginning Watercolor Class, instructor Rachel Linnemeier explained the technique of layering to add depth to a watercolor painting. Rachel also taught participants how to transfer an image to watercolor paper, mix paints to create new colors, and use masking fluid.
May 2024, Front Page
Battle for the Saddle Annual Tennis Tournament
Kathie Marshall SaddleBrooke, our sister community to the south, provided a beautiful backdrop for the second Battle for the Saddle tennis tournament. The three-day event featured men’s and women’s doubles, mixed doubles, POP tennis, and exhibition matches with both the SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Associations engaged in friendly competition to vie for the Battle…
May 2024, Front Page
Unit 8A Celebrates Eight Years of “Living the Dream”
Janelle Authur On March 8, 40-plus residents of Unit 8A celebrated eight years of monthly Happy Hours with a casual and light-hearted “Living the Dream”-themed party in the Sol Ballroom. The first residents of Unit 8A gathered at the Bistro for the initial Happy Hour in March 2016, starting a monthly tradition that has continued…
May 2024, Front Page
Dennis Abbey Wins at Robson Trap Trials
Vicki Ray and Bob Grady Dennis Abbey was one of three top shooters in this year’s Robson Trap Trials held March 22 at Tucson Trap and Skeet. Dennis placed third in the men’s best of field and was the top shooter for SaddleBrooke Ranch. Quail Creek won the trials for the second year in a…
May 2024, Front Page
Another Fun Class with the Art Club: Drawing on Black Paper
Dale Farland The SBR Art Club enjoys offering members traditional art classes as well as non-traditional art classes. Recently, local artist Rebekah Vermeulen taught a class utilizing colored pencils on black paper. She provided detailed instructions on how to evaluate a picture as to emphasizing the highlights and lowlights with the subject matter. Drawing on…
May 2024, Front Page
POP Tennis Clinics and Play
Deb McGiboney POP is hot here at the Ranch! We are offering Beginner Clinics, Pro-Led POP Clinics, drop-in play, as well as scheduled play. Whether you are new to POP or haven’t played in awhile, we invite you to join in on the fun! If you do not have a racquet, we have racquets and…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Art Club Classes – May 2024
Paper Quilling a Saguaro Erin Newman Erin Newman, SaddleBrooke Ranch resident and Southern Arizona Artist Guild artist, will once again be offering her expertise with another paper quilling class. This class will be focused on a saguaro. This class is open to those who have knowledge of paper quilling due to the amount of time…
May 2024, Generals
Food Drives Help Our Pinal County Neighbors
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB), in Mammoth, received donations from two important Food Drives during the last couple of months. These donations make it possible to keep the Food Bank open, and enable us to continue to feed our neighbors in southeast Pinal County. In February, Epic Rides held their annual “24 Hours…