New Art Class: Acrylic Fluid “Ring Pour”—February 8 Dale Farland Are you eager to explore the various possibilities of acrylic pouring? SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) resident and artist Diane Verkuylen-Murphy recently taught an acrylic pour class to some of our members. She is now returning to teach a new technique with acrylic paint pour, which is…
Debby Felzien The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club Board of Directors figured that everyone was just too busy for one more party in December, so we’re holding our first general meeting and also making it an after-New Year’s party on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Mark your calendars for that first Wednesday in February from 5 to 7 p.m. in…
Rotarians Participate in Wreaths Across America Frank Shipton SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotarians Ron Lenz, Maggie DeBlock, Dick Kroese, Jennifer Williams, and Roger Swett participated in the laying of the Wreaths Across America on Dec. 16, 2023. 2023 Tucson Marathon Frank Shipton Members of the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary (SSR) once again manned a hydration station in support…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As Valentine’s Day approaches, the search for companionship often leads many people to explore online dating services or social media groups. However, during the search, it’s crucial to be aware of romance scams that can exploit the genuine desire for connection as you age. Here’s a guide tailored to…
Ed Larsen The SaddleBrooke Amateur Radio Club met on Dec. 15 in the Sonoran Conference Room of the MountainView Clubhouse. Twenty-three members were present, and nominations of club officers for 2024 occurred. Elections will be held at the January meeting. The program after the meeting was Vintage Amateur Radio, by George, amateur radio callsign W8VG.…
Nancy Borcalli SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives in Action (SBR CIA), formerly SBR Women of Action, meets the fourth Monday of each month at the SBR La Hacienda Clubhouse in the La Mesa/La Montana Rooms from 10 a.m. to noon. Women and men are welcome to join our club. We offer social and educational events! Mark your calendars: The February general…
Rebecca Williams A total of 12 riders enjoyed a ride in the Saguaro East National Park on Dec. 9, 2023. This ride was at Saguaro Stables, which is near the south entrance to the park. Riders rode up the service road to the park entrance. Upon entering, a nice bridle trail wound through the cacti and…
Español y Más, with instructor Judy Freeman, is again offering a Beginning Spanish class at the Ranch. This is your chance to jump in at the beginning or brush up on the skills you’ve already acquired. Start your path to conversation, and you might find yourself having a little fun along the way! You’re never…
Marlene Diskin On Dec. 8, almost 50 members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Shalom Club gathered at the clubhouse to light the Hanukkah menorah, signifying the Jewish eight-day “festival of lights.” The holiday commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple where, according to legend, Jews had risen up against their oppressors and even though…
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 Dec. 16 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 current and…