Camille Esterman Unfavorable weather conditions and re-seeding operations limited the times the Ranchette Putters could meet in October and November. However, a Moonlight Couples Putting Event provided a great opportunity for everyone to putt, socialize, and ‘glow’ in the dark. The event was limited to 54 couples, who were assigned to teams of four or…
Chelsey Nakata, editorial assistant In the December issue of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Roundup, an article was published by The Writing Guild titled “Avoid This Health Crisis.” This article was published with the wrong author’s name. “Avoid This Health Crisis” was written by Jan Larkey. We regret the error.
The annual All-Member Dinner for the Restaurant Dining Out Club was held on Oct. 30 in the Sol Ballroom. Seventy-seven people attended a plated meal following a cocktail hour. The club was started more than seven years ago and has grown to over 200 members. The club is divided into “tables” of 12 to 16 people who…
Lauren Winkowski The moment you step foot into SaddleBrooke Ranch, you can feel it there’s a different kind of energy here. Crafted for seasoned go-getters aged 55 and better, the vibrant communities celebrate the start of new beginnings. And, we’d like to share some of the new beginnings from this past year! In 2019, SaddleBrooke…
Nan Nasser Six young women arrived in Tucson to begin a year as a young adult volunteer in an ecumenical, faith-based period of service provided by Presbyterian Church. Under the auspices of Presbytery de Cristo, the women will work with six different area agencies, addressing the root causes of poverty. These volunteers are between the…
Louise Grabell What do gardeners do in January? Speaking only for myself, gardening is never finished. Maybe that’s because I don’t hire anyone to take care of my estate. Truth be told, I’ve been secretly harboring the notion that at my age, maybe I need some help. But here’s my problem: No one can take…
If you live in section 46B, you are invited to a social get together on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Escondido Room at the Ranch House. Let’s celebrate the new year and get together with the neighbors! A no host bar and food will be available. For a twist, wear your…
Cathy Schaber Mark those brand-new 2020 calendars for the SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters 2020 Quilt Show to be held on Sunday, March 1, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission is free for this fabulous show at the MountainView Ballroom, located on 38759 S. MountainView Blvd. The room will be filled with more than 100 quilts and…
Terry Barringer The Women’s Ministry of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke invites you to kick off the new year by joining us in the study of the book of Acts. International speaker and teacher, Susie Gannet, will be leading this study. If you have studied under Susie Gannet before, you know how dynamic and adept she…
Linda Shannon-Hills With eighteen months under our belt, the SBR Technology Club begins the new year with additional board members. The club has moved from the original charter of five board members to seven (based on our bylaws). Our three new members are Bruce Strickland, Maria Astaire, and Mike Nicholson. Staying on the board is Larry…