Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held a recent luncheon meeting on Nov. 18 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Col. William Nagy, U.S. Army, former President and Board of Director Member, during which members were…
Rotary International and Barbara Barr Bengen A group of third graders are going to be receiving a special gift—the gift of words. The Rotary dictionary project is a nationwide effort to provide young students with their own personal dictionaries. Members of the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club distribute the dictionaries to students in third grade at Mountain Vista…
Janelle Authur Ranch Western dancers dusted off their boots and donned “something red or sparkly” as they welcomed the holiday season and bid “so long” to 2023 at their monthly dance in the Sol Ballroom on Dec. 7. Clear Country, a popular Tucson Country Western band, kept the dancers on their feet throughout the evening as…
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted a visit by Common Defense, the largest grassroots organization of veterans standing up for communities against racism, hate, and violence. Derek Duba, retired military linguist and intelligence, their Western Regional organizer, and Sylvia Andersh, veteran, presented their background and what work the organization does. It was a very…
Dale Farland It is the new year and the time to make our resolutions for 2024. How about doing something for yourself and your creativity? Now is the time to either renew your SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club membership or join the SBR Art Club. If you will be a new member, the 2024 Membership…
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW) meet the third Thursday of each month in the Sol Ballroom. On March 21, we will be hosting musician Chuck Moses for our 2nd Anniversary Party. You must be an SBRWOW member to attend, and spaces will be limited. There is a $10 cash-only admission fee, which will be collected…
Janelle Authur Members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Texas Club and their guests gathered at the La Hacienda Clubhouse on Nov. 13 to play Bingo, a popular Texas game. Twenty-six members and guests arrived early with dinner and drinks in hand. As the room filled, all shared stories of their Texas roots or connection to Texas and, of…
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine Club (SBRWOW) meets on the third Thursday of every month from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Ranch House Grill, Sol Ballroom. Our next SBRWOW event is Thursday, Jan. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom! There is a $1 cash-only admission fee. At this event, we welcome back Camille…
Erin Newman On Nov. 8, instructor Mary Gavan put on another fabulous dyeing class where Art Club members dyed two velvet scarves using fiber-reactive dyes. These are cold-water dyes that are fixed chemically instead of with heat. They form a strong bond with natural fibers. This makes it the most permanent and wash-fast of home-use dyes. For…
The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Piecemakers were making merry on Dec. 6 at their annual Holiday Luncheon in the Sol Ballroom. More than 50 ladies enjoyed each other’s company. Although the sewing machines were left in the Creative Arts & Technology Center, there was plenty of quilt talk to be heard! A wonderful lunch was provided by Tyler…