Janelle Authur The Texas Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch is planning a re-boot in early 2023, after a brief pause during COVID. First up is “A Taste of Texas Country” at the Cadillac Chaparral on Highway 79 on Thursday, Jan. 26. The event will be a chance to swap those tall Texas tales while enjoying good…
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Generals, January 2023
Come Join the Goose!
Something wonderful happens when you become a member of the “Goose Gang.” Our volunteers have more fun! They tend to be healthier and consistently report being happier after becoming part of the Golden Goose Thrift Shop family. Young, old, working, retired … it doesn’t matter. Volunteering is good for everyone, and it’s a great way…
Generals, January 2023
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
SaddleBrooke Ranch Residents Brightened Thanksgiving for Local Communities Mary Heasley SaddleBrooke has been providing Thanksgiving baskets to the Oracle area for more than 10 years funded by SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO). In 2022, for the first time, SaddleBrooke Ranch took this on for the San Manuel and Mammoth area, providing food for 32 families. “This wasn’t…
Generals, January 2023
A Busy Year at the Food Bank
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) had a very busy 2022, especially toward the second half of the year. Our member families faced many economic challenges. An increase in prices for food, utilities, and gasoline reduced their buying power and access to transportation. Accordingly, the TCFB experienced a marked increase in the need for…
Generals, January 2023
Unit Happenings
Unit 6 Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Katie Lundgren It was a cold and windy Thanksgiving morning as a bundled up crowd began to gather in Unit 6. Neighbors began to arrive, along with family, friends, and several canine companions. Why would someone do this? It’s a holiday. It’s too cold. We should be helping the cook.…
Generals, January 2023
Acting Is Fun! Beginning Acting Classes Offered
Come spice up mid-winter in 2023, and start the New Year right! A Beginning Acting Class begins Jan. 9. All acting levels are welcome, and the class is open to SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents. Whether you’re a seasoned thespian, or just want to try something new, this class is for you! If you’ve ever…
Generals, January 2023
Save the Date: Art Guild Spring Show Is February 17-18
Connie Kotke The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce the dates of its 2023 Fine Arts Show. Join us at MountainView Clubhouse from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. A cash bar cocktail reception will also be held during the…
Generals, January 2023
They’re Back! SaddleBrooke Ranch Trio Free Concert
Nancy Carlson Three SaddleBrooke Ranch residents will perform a free concert on Saturday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom at the Ranch. Bruce and Nancy Carlson and Ken Wilcox sing as Carlson/Wilcox 47, or CW47. This talented trio has been together at the Ranch for about three years, but their collective experience of…
Generals, January 2023
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new neighbors moving into our beautiful community. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Moving into a new community can be a daunting experience, and our Newcomers Welcome volunteers want to help with the transition. Our group consists of resident…
Generals, January 2023
Adopt-a-Family and Adopt-a-Child Programs Delivered a Happier Holiday
Nancy McCluskey-Moore The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Adopt-a-Child and Adopt-a-Family programs again brought holiday joy to local families and children. Very generous donors from SaddleBrooke Ranch and SaddleBrooke contributed $63,739 to bring holiday cheer. SaddleBrooke Ranch residents donated $15,200 of the total. Kim Schweitzer and Betty Ryan, who coordinate this program for SaddleBrooke Ranch, wish…