Category: January 2022

Demonstration Day Coming

Zann Wilson, Pinal County Master Gardener Join your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners for a Demonstration Day on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at SaddleBrooke Ranch. We will show you the best tools, techniques, and products to satisfy a variety of gardening needs. Demonstrations will include: best tools, best container management, frost and…

IJSS Celebrates Chanukah, a New Year, and Tu Bishvat

Finally meeting Rabbi Laura Harari in person and surrounded by friends, the Institute for Judiac Services and Studies (IJSS) celebrated Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, and Chanukah at the DesertView Theater. The services led by Rabbi Harari were held with an upbeat spirit, joy, and tradition. Sarah Boltt, our cantorial soloist, was in her prime while accompanied…

Cooler Temperatures in Logan, Utah

Ed Melnick and Judie Shyman SaddleBrooke is such a great place to live, but the summer heat can be a challenge. Our last four summers were spent in Logan, Utah, and with no regret. The temps are lower and the courses offered are more than stimulating. We are still amazed at the variety of activities…

SBRMGA Board for 2022

Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) recently completed the annual election of its board, including officers and committee chairs. Ballots were sent to the membership and returned with a unanimous selection. The 2022 SBRMGA board includes the following officers and committee chairs: Thomas Graham, president; Eric Taylor, vice president; Jeff Pharr, secretary;…

The Fellowship for Social Justice is Looking for New Members

Are you interested in learning more or sharing your thoughts about social justice topics? Do you want to help educate, advocate, and help victims of social justice issues? The Fellowship for Social Justice is a relatively new community organization created to do just that. We support each other as we discuss and learn about social…

Did You Hear the Music?

Melanie Einbund You may have, because Winds and Strings presented a holiday concert in the MountainView Ballroom on Dec. 8. The band created excitement in the air by presenting a program of customary and not-so-common holiday melodies. A varied playlist was met with enthusiasm by the audience who didn’t refrain from singing along to the music.…

Help Fight Childhood Hunger

Each day, more than 6,000 children die due to hunger. Hope starts with food and you! Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN) with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) are packing one million meals Feb. 7 through 12—with your help. Rally your friends, coworkers, and clubs to be difference makers! There are 20 sessions to choose…

Rock and Roll Dance Set for January 12

Scott Lowry Start 2022 by rocking out to the music of The Doobie Brothers, The Rolling Stones, The Temptations, Linda Ronstadt, Rod Stewart, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, The Supremes, The Beach Boys, B52s, Chuck Berry, Journey, Bon Jovi, and many more! Mark your calendar for Jan. 12 and come with your friends, a partner, or…

SaddleBrooke Republican Club Holds November Meeting

Rich Casler The SaddleBrooke Republican Club held its regular November monthly meeting on Nov. 10 in the DesertView Theatre at 3:30 p.m. Ron Aeschliman provided pre-meeting entertainment with a litany of patriotic songs as a tribute to the many veterans, both members and guests, in attendance. President Dan Culver welcomed all to the meeting and…

Editorial Reminder

Hello SaddleBrooke Ranch submitters! This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the February issue is January 13th. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible!