Category: March 2020

Tennis Development Clinic – New Members and Beginners

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…