Linda Harvey Our dark skies at SBR provide a wonderful opportunity to see the International Space Station (ISS). And you don’t even need a telescope as it is visible with your bare eyes. The ISS is the largest artificial object in space and the largest satellite in low Earth orbit. It is about the size…
Category: March 2022
Front Page, March 2022
Paper Crafters Donate Custom Items
Barb Warnell The SaddleBrooke Ranch Paper Crafters were asked by the SBR Women’s Club to donate custom items to their auction for the Oracle Schools Foundation. Creative members Jan Knapp, Diana Posada, and Barb Warnell were happy to pitch in for this worthy cause. The items donated were auctioned at the Women’s Club luncheon in…
Generals, March 2022
Donations Needed to Help People Start a New Life
Can you imagine having to flee your home without a moment’s notice because you were in imminent danger? Can you imagine traveling a long way to a new country where everything is so different and you don’t speak the language? How wonderful it would be to find out that people who don’t even know you…
Generals, March 2022
Virtual Walk for Sjögren’s March 12
Maria Davis I have been a Sjogren’s (SHOW-grins) syndrome patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting, and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood. What is Sjogren’s syndrome? Sjögren’s is a…
Generals, March 2022
The Spring ARTwalk Is Coming!
Mark your calendars: The spring SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk is Saturday, May 7. If you are interested in registering as an artist, send an email to Linda Shannon-Hills, ARTwalk coordinator, at [email protected].
Features, March 2022
U. S. Military History: Some U.S. Coast Guard History
Ross Dunfee Lighthouses On Aug. 7, 1789, in the ninth act of the first U.S. Congress, 12 lighthouses were transferred to the federal government, and the United States Lighthouse Establishment (USLHE) was created under the Department of the Treasury, then Revenue, then Treasury. Because of poor management and poor lighting at lighthouses, the Lighthouse Board…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Tips for Using Essential Oils to Sustain Your Winter Wellness
JoAnne Guadioso On Feb. 2, 2022, the mighty groundhog came out of his burrow and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. So we may still be feeling the effects of winter on our wellness. With chilly days and unpredictable weather, it is important to do everything we can to make sure that…
Sports, March 2022
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, March 8, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork. Space is limited to 20 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register. Click on “Click to reserve a space!” below the flyer information. What you’ll need for pickleball: * Paddle…
Sports, March 2022
SBRTA Makes Pizza!
Carol Mihal The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) Events Committee started off 2022 with a pizza-making party on Jan. 24 at Nonna Maria’s Ristorante in Oracle. Thirty-six people (SBRTA members plus spouses) joined together for a really fun evening of pizza and friends! Each couple was given a pizza dough ready for the addition of…
Front Page, March 2022
SBCO Annual Food Drive: Fighting Hunger for 24 Years
Nancy McCluskey-Moore This year SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) is celebrating 25 years of making a difference in local communities. Initially, SBCO focused on providing clothing for local school children in need. But even in its early days, SBCO expanded its reach into the local communities beyond clothing. The first SBCO Annual Food Drive was held…