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.…
Gerald Tietje “April showers bring May flowers,” an adage I learned as a youngster growing up in Wisconsin where we waited through long winters for crocus and tulips to sprout and bloom. Not so here in Southeastern Arizona where wildflowers germinate after the onset of early winter rains like we had last December. If we…
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…
The water in the outdoor pool is warm and inviting. But the cool winter air can be discouraging! Swim coats can be worn to insulate you from the cold once your swim is completed. Carol Sacs and Debora Witten rely on their waterproof and windproof swim coats. Deb says, “The cool mornings in the winter are…
Lt. William Myers, CEC USN Former The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its most recent meeting on Dec. 18 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Capt. Chuck Vaughan, U.S. Navy, President, during which members were updated on the chapter’s…
Linda Shannon-Hills Did you know residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) have an inventory of SBR Medical Equipment Loans, maintained by SBR residents, that’s available to SBR neighbors while they recover from surgery, injury, or an accident? Residents keep their items at their homes, but can be contacted directly to borrow items needed. The variety of…
Edie Crall, Governing Board Member What a wonderful experience it is to witness people coming together for the good of others. This is the third year for Fueling the Future—a time when communities and individuals join each other to ensure that families in the Oracle School District (OSD) will not experience food insecurities over winter break.…
Tina Fugleberg SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on Feb. 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Ranch House, Sol Ballroom, 31143 S Amenity Dr, Oracle AZ 85623. The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital…
Social dances are dances that have a social function and context. Social dances are intended for participation rather than performance. They are often danced merely to socialize and for entertainment. Social dances sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Ranch Social Dance Club include many of the standard ballroom dances, line dances, and even an occasional disco tune.…
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild invites you and your guests to 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…