Lee Stastny The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association sponsors a free tennis clinic every Monday morning from 9-11 a.m. in March, 8 to 11 a.m. in April, and 7-9 a.m. June through September. SBRTA members, Wayne Watkins, Sam Calbone, and Tom Ratterman conduct this clinic every Monday, weather permitting. All SaddleBrooke Ranch residents with an interest…
Category: March 2020
Sports, March 2020
Putters Experience Rough Conditions on the Green
Camille Esterman January 2020, proved to be a challenging month for the Ranchette Putters. The putting green was in very rough condition, and winter weather often kept putters anxious to finish their weekly sessions and enjoy coffee in the La Mesa Room. In spite of the chilly and blustery conditions, the club welcomed 17 new…
Features, March 2020
Spotlight on Advertiser: Sun Control Retractable Shades
Sun Control Retractable Shades is a family owned and operated business that has been building retractable shades in Tucson for over 20 years. In that time, we have performed more than 25,000 installations for our Tucson neighbors. We specialize in exterior shading that will increase your outdoor living areas and make them more usable and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Colorado Club Ropes Up Another Great Event at Ranch Rodeo
Linda Shannon-Hills With their jeans, boots, hats, and a few bandanas, members of the Colorado Club dressed in their best western attire for the inaugural Ranch Rodeo on Feb. 6. Western décor adorned the walls, the tables, and the bar in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom while buzzing with over sixty people laughing, socializing, and…
Features, March 2020
Word of the Month: Existential is Dictionary.com “Word of the Year”
David Zapatka From existential threats to existential choices, the word, existential, was used in the news and in conversations around the country frequently this past year. “I’m trash!” was the insistent cry of Forky, the googly-eyed spork whose struggle to be a toy was at the heart of the summer blockbuster Toy Story 4.…
Generals, March 2020
Introducing the New Food and Beverage Director and Head Chef Jeremy Imes
Hilary Kanuch SaddleBrooke Ranch, a luxury resort active adult community near Tucson, strives to be world-class in every way. This means not just in what we build, but in what we provide to our residents. Our goal is to nurture the overall well-being of our residents in the amenities we choose, the classes we offer,…
Generals, March 2020
Wellness Roundup: Growing Bolder in Elderhood
Leslie Gordon and Linda Shannon-Hills So, what is elderhood? Now recognized as a life stage which is as legitimate as childhood and adulthood, Louise Aronson, in her book Elderhood, asserts that this life stage is long, vibrant, creative, active, and challenging. Once recognized, elderhood is not a progressive decline, but an opportunity for new growth…
Generals, March 2020
Newcomer’s Welcome – Meet Our New Neighbors
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills You have just moved into SaddleBrooke Ranch. Getting to know other new neighbors is a good way to get incorporated into this friendly and fast-growing community. This event gives new residents a chance to meet other new residents, to hear about activities and events at the Ranch. Veteran residents have volunteered…
Generals, March 2020
Want to Shoot Trap?
The Robson Communities will hold their annual trap/clay pigeon competition at the Casa Grande trap/skeet range on March 27, 2020. Each shooter will shoot three rounds of 25 targets. The competition started in 2011. All seven Robson communities will participate in the competition. Anyone who enjoys shooting is welcome to participate. After the shoot, we…
Generals, March 2020
Unit 8A Residents Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt!
Sheila Davidson Thirty-five residents of Unit 8A participated in a scavenger hunt on Wednesday, Jan. 22, co-hosted by Linda and Frank Sherfy, Marty Knezovich, and Sheila Davidson. Teams of three or four were sent on their way to search for a list of items in their homes, and in front yards in the unit and…