Rebecca Williams The SaddleBrooke Ranch Riding Group had a perfect day of cool weather and clear blue skies for their ride on Dec. 10 at Donnelly’s D-Spur Ranch in Gold Canyon just east of Apache Junction. The venue is generally just a bit warmer than the Ranch and offers magnificent views of the Superstition Mountains…
The annual meeting of the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) was held on Dec. 16 with the election of officers. It also means the parting of two officers who have served with dedication to IJSS. Our thanks to Sandy McNabb and Linda Merritt for their years of commitment, teamwork, and knowledge. December services were officiated…
To get members in the holiday spirit, on Dec. 13, the SBR Wine Club hosted its third wine mixer event of 2022. The Sol Ballroom was packed with party goers who enjoyed the featured wines, which included: * Campo Viejo Cava with a splash of Cassis * Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay * Louis Latour Beaujolais-Villages…
Patti Jo Lewis Empty Bowls: Our potters have been working for months hand-building and glazing bowls in all shapes, sizes, and designs. All this is in support of the Empty Bowls event, with the goal of raising funds to help feed those struggling with hunger. The fundraiser is on March 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
We Be Beaders members Mary Tomasello, Joann Kamada, Pat Combs, and Lupita Brown pose with recent jewelry creations. (Photo by Debora Witten)
Lt. j.g. David R. Bull, USNR, Former On the morning of Dec. 17, 2022, representatives of the Catalina Mountains Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) joined hundreds of other veterans, their families, and various veterans’ service organizations in support of the Wreaths Across America (WAA) program and ceremony held at the…
Lt. j.g. David R. Bull, USNR, Former On Dec. 15, 2022, members of the Catalina Mountains Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) attended the Tucson Chapter’s annual Christmas dinner at the Tucson Country Club. The Tucson Girls Chorus Hummingbirds provided the entertainment. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of…
Dale Farland What the heck is plein aire? Is this a typo or something? Well, I did not know what plein aire is until I joined the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club. Plein aire is defined as a French phrase meaning “in the open air.” The concept describes the process of painting a landscape outdoors.…
Barbara Barr Members from all the Rotary Clubs in northwest Tucson gathered at the Marana Veterans’ Cemetery to participate in Wreaths Across America on Dec. 17. This included members from the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke and the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Sunrise as well as the Rotary Clubs of Marana, Dove Mountain, and Oro Valley.…
Camille Esterman On Dec. 14, the outgoing board for the Ranchette Putters hosted a member appreciation event. Due to frost conditions on the SBR green, putting was canceled that morning. However, approximately 50 ladies gathered in the La Mesa room and enjoyed brunch. Dressed in holiday attire, putters helped themselves to a buffet of four…