The employees at SaddleBrooke Ranch had a nice get together this past December to enjoy the annual Employee Appreciation Dinner. The Bistro was decorated with pretty white tablecloths, red napkins and Christmas garland around each candle. The room looked very festive. Everyone had a chance to visit with each other during these busy times with…
Category: February 2016
February 2016
Inaugural DesertFest event at Robson Ranch
Save the date! On Saturday, February 20, 2016 Robson Ranch Arizona will host the inaugural DesertFest event from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. With a very exciting lineup of activities scheduled for this event…you won’t want to miss a moment! Enjoy live musical entertainment on the main stage in the Ranch House/Hermosa Ballroom from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.…
February 2016
Volunteers wanted
Mark your calendars; it’s almost that time again. The annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Food Drive will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Last year, through the generosity and support of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents, the drive collected over 19,000 pounds of non-perishable food items along with a very generous number of cash donations.…
February 2016
Hotel Normandie revisited
Jean Morgan How many of us get the chance to go back and sleep in the place we grew up? Recently my husband Mark and I were invited to spend several nights at the newly renovated Normandie Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. What a thrill to stay in a guest room that had been my…
February 2016
The Gardeners Exchange presentation – February 9
The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Jim Cloer, naturalist and environmental educator, to speak on “Living with Your Wild Neighbors.” The presentation will be held at La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room on Tuesday, February 9, at 1:00 p.m. Jim Cloer is a frequent speaker for SaddleBrooke Nature Club. He started a wildlife program…
February 2016
Teens Sew Cool wraps up fall season
Linda Shannon-Hills Teens Sew Cool finished up the fall session in December at the three sites located at Oracle Mountain Vista School, San Manuel Junior/Senior High School and Coronado K-8 School in Catalina. Many wonderful ladies from SaddleBrooke Ranch, SaddleBrooke and Oro Valley area mentor students one-on-one to teach the art of sewing. Each session…
February 2016
Men’s and Ladies’ Golf Associations raise holiday gift for Golf Maintenance Crews
The SaddleBrooke Ranch men’s and ladies’ golf associations led a joint campaign late in 2015 to raise money for the SBR golf maintenance crew. Thanks to the donations of many SBR golfers, the holidays were a little bit brighter for these 13 hard working men. The cash gift was presented to our golf course superintendent,…
February 2016
Calendar Girls “They dropped everything for a good cause!”
Calendar Girls, “They dropped everything for a good cause!” will be presented April 5-10. The doors/cash bar open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m at the MVCC Cabaret Theatre. Tickets are $24 including dessert, coffee or tea. Tickets can be purchased by calling 825-2818, at the website: Saddlebrooketwo.com or the HOA…
February 2016
Festival of Lights
Marlene Diskin Over 40 members and friends of the Ranch’s Shalom Club celebrated the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah together at a party at the home of Judi Slavin-Cosel on December 6. Candles were lit, and all feasted on a lavish buffet of traditional holiday food prepared by guests. “No one ever goes hungry at a…
February 2016
SBR Third Thursday talk will focus on “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
Rebecca Williams Most residents love it here and would prefer to stay as long as possible. We’re part of a national trend of seniors who want to “age in place” in the familiar surroundings of home. Besides, moving to a residential care facility can be frightfully expensive. At the “Third Thursday” talk on Thursday, February…