Category: January 2019

SBR Shalom Club celebrates the Festival of Lights

Kim Schweitzer On December 4, over 35 members of the Ranch’s Shalom Club celebrated the holiday of Chanukah together at a party at the home of Sherry and Steve Weiss. Candles were lit on the menorah and all feasted on a lavish buffet of traditional holiday food prepared by guests. A fun gift exchange grab…

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Louise Grabell, Pinal County Master Gardener Outdoor gardening is over. Rest for the weary is not a bad thing. However, it is time to spruce up your home for the holidays. Everyone loves to decorate with those gorgeous poinsettias and I must admit the big box stores have been offering magnificent specimens. However, if you…

Horseback riders enjoy a new trail at Tucson Mountain Stable

The Horseback Riding Group tried a stable new to the group out in Marana on Saturday, November 15. The Tucson Mountain Stable rides on the same trails as the White Stallion Ranch. The trail winds through some desert vegetation and then rises onto a small bluff with a magnificent view of all the surrounding mountain…

SBCO meeting to feature robotics program

Plan to attend the SBCO general meeting on Monday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. At that meeting, in addition to learning about SBCO’s upcoming events and activities, teacher Lauren Marlatt will describe the robotics classes offered at the Coronado K-8 School in Catalina. For several years Lauren has led an elective…

Vista Fine Arts presents the Tempe Winds on January 27

Donna Langwig Vista Fine Arts is thrilled to host the Tempe Winds for their fifth concert in Tucson. The date is Sunday, January 27, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. and the place is Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane in Catalina (on the west side of Oracle Road, 3.7 miles north…

Highlights from the SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk

Linda Shannon-Hills Art comes in many forms and our SaddleBrooke Ranch residents showed the diversity of the arts during our sixth ARTwalk. Many artists have been doing their craft for many years while others are neophytes, discovering their hidden talents since living at the Ranch. Unlike typical arts and craft shows, the SBR ARTwalk provides…

9th annual Robson Trap Trials set for March 8

Susan Knox Wilson The ninth annual Robson Trap Trials will be held on Friday, March 8 at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. All shooters, experienced and novice, are encouraged to enjoy the fun and camaraderie of this prestigious and unique event. Last year, shooters from six Robson communities participated: PebbleCreek, Quail Creek, Robson Ranch, SaddleBrooke,…

SBRWGA hosts 2018 Robson Cup Challenge

Cathy Kerley On November 12, 2018 the ladies of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association hosted the Robson Cup Challenge here at the Ranch for the first time! Seven teams of twelve women competed from the surrounding Robson Communities including MountainView/Preserve, SaddleBrooke One, Oakwood, PebbleCreek, Quail Creek, Robson Ranch and SaddleBrooke Ranch. It was a…

Ranchers gather together to light the menorah

A multi-faith group of Ranchers gathered together at The Hacienda Club on the first night of Chanukah to kindle the menorah. Sharon Farber gave all the participants gold chocolate pieces of “Chanukah gelt’ (money), much to their delight! Kids of all ages love that traditional Chanukah treat. A special thank you to Dani Herbert for…