With the monsoons in full gear and fall approaching, please join us at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop nestled in the heart of Catalina, where every visit brings you a step closer to finding your next treasure! Our shop offers a unique blend of gently used clothing, furniture, floral arrangements, household goods, and more, all…
September 2024, Generals
Wellness Roundup Presents “Diff’rent Strokes” September 27
Linda Shannon-Hills Wellness Roundup is back this fall. Join us on Friday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 p.m.,for our talk titled “Diff’rent Strokes” presented by Austin White, Stroke Coordinator at Oro Valley Hospital. During this talk, Austin will discuss what is a stroke, what causes strokes, how to prevent them, and what it looks like when…
August 2024, Front Page
Hiking Club Ready for 2024-25 Hiking Season
Charles Hester The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Hiking Club recently wrapped up a successful fall, winter, and spring schedule of hikes in the local area. The club conducted dozens of hikes, ranging from short fitness walks on flat, smooth terrain, to much more challenging hikes on some of the most difficult trails in the area. The club does not schedule many hikes during…
August 2024, Front Page
Red Hot Summer
Patti Jo Lewis The Red, White & Blue SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) and Lady Niners Golf Tournament was held on July 2. Hot, hot, hot days on the course! There were 59 golfers divided into two flights. A dozen Lady Niners joined our outing. Flight One had eight teams, seven teams with four players and one…
August 2024, Front Page
Creating With Friends—Pastels, Zentangle, and Buttons
Debora Witten Creating with Friends had a “working with pastels” demo on June 27. There were many budding pastelists learning different technique strokes. Anyone hooked on pastels? If so, come to Creating With Friends on Aug. 29, 1 to 4 p.m., to continue playing with pastels. If pastels are not your creative outlet, many other…
August 2024
Grace, Retirement, and Softball
Tim Malone Graceful behavior enhances retired life. The happiest retirees find fulfillment in giving back. They channel their talents toward meaningful contributions. Acting with grace is a powerful practice that transcends mere politeness. Retirement is a significant life transition, and it can be approached with a sense of grace and purpose. We can approach our…
Clubs & Classes, August 2024
Zentangle—Black and White!
Erin Newman Join us for another adventure with Zentangle with Val Barsevich, a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Shades of Black and White With Zentangle Wednesday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Whether you are new to the Zentangle Method or are already enjoying the creativity and relaxation of Zentangle, this class is for you! Val…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
National Parks Club Dream Trip to National Parks
Ellyn Biggs and Linda Harvey This summer the National Parks Club is putting a focus on our members to share their experiences in our national parks with the group and interested SBR residents. These summer meetings will be held in the La Mesa/La Montana Rooms from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. On June 25 we had…
August 2024, Features
Two Rancheros Attend National Square Dance Convention
Rebecca Williams Two members of the Rancheros Square Dance Club recently attended the annual National Square Dance Convention in Milwaukee. Carla Marquardt and Rebecca Williams joined some 2,500 participants who came from around the nation and around the world, including participants from Japan, Germany, and Australia, to name a few. The convention offered dancing in…
August 2024, Features
Taking Action to Support Older Adults
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…