Pat Albu The Ranchette Putters had a big opportunity to improve on their putting stats in May, as there were five Wednesdays to compete. We had great attendance and a record number of monthly winners. Each winner receives a $5 SaddleBrooke Ranch gift card, so our budget took a big hit! May Gross Prizes: Lowest…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Learn to Paint Desert Landscapes and Animals in Watercolor
Patti West Join the SBR Painters Club in August to develop your skill at painting desert subjects in watercolor. The course will be given as three Sunday sessions—Aug. 4, 11, and 18—by instructor Rachel Linnemeier. Each session will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room in the Creative Arts and Technology…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Rotary – August 2024
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Continues Its Winning Streak Barbara Barr Bengen So there you are at the annual installation of the new District Governor and awards for the 2023-24 Rotary year. You’ve been an award–winning club year after year. In past years you’ve won awards for things like membership growth, membership retention, being a…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
The Mixology Club Gets Ready for a Festive Evening of Holiday Beverages
Andrea Cothran Mixology Club members, it’s never too early to get in the holiday spirit! On Sept. 24, we invite you to an exclusive holiday event where you’ll learn to craft a variety of festive beverages. Whether you are a seasoned mixologist or a curious beginner, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your skills…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Next SBRWOW Event Is August 15
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW) meet on the third Thursday of every month at the Ranch House Grill Sol Ballroom. Our next SBRWOW event is Thursday, Aug. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Ranch House Grill Sol Ballroom. We are hosting Ellyn Biggs. She will be displaying and selling…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
SBR Painters Create Pet Portraits
Patti West Recently the SBR Painters Club hosted a two-day Watercolor Pet Portrait Workshop conducted by professional artist Rachel Linnemeier. All skill levels were welcome, and for those for whom painting a pet portrait in watercolor seemed daunting, Rachel invited students to submit their reference images in advance so that a sketch could be prepared…
Religion, August 2024
5785 Already?
Melanie Einbund No, it isn’t a misprint! The New Jewish Year is 5785! Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke will be holding Rosh Hashanah evening services on Oct. 2 and morning services on Oct. 3. Yom Kippur services will be held on Oct. 11 (evening) and Oct. 12 (day). Rabbi Danny Price will be officiating in…
August 2024, Religion
Practice the Pause with Mountain Shadows Church
Rev. Rachel Srubas If we want to change the world, it starts with our being changed within. Many of us are stuck in stress-induced patterns of behavior that limit our peace of mind and cause difficulties in our relationships. But there’s hope. Practice the Pause: Jesus’ Contemplative Practice, New Brain Science, and What It Means…
August 2024, Religion
Come and Sing or Play the Bells at Vista UMC
Sharon Scanlan and Carolyn Dwyer Come and sing at Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church! We are a dynamic community dedicated to Christian worship and service to all people. The Chancel Choir is small and in need of voices. If you have been blessed with vocal talent, a discerning ear, and/or can tap your…
Religion, August 2024
Vista de la Montaña UMC Prayer Bead Ministry
Sharon Scanlan and Nancy Yob In February 2022, Vista Adult Education offered the first Protestant Prayer Bead class. Twelve women attended that class, an informal Prayer Bead Ministry was formed, and we didn’t even know it had begun. Many of us made Prayer Beads for our family and friends. As we began using them ourselves…