Dale Farland On Thursday, March 23 at 1 p.m. in the Art Room, Nina Fickett will be presenting a 4-hour mixed media collage class. In this class, students will create a canvas piece using basic collage techniques with a variety of materials supplied by the instructor. The SBR Art Club wants to offer different types…
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Clubs & Classes, March 2023
New Class: Tapestry Mosaic Panel, March 30 and April 6
Dale Farland SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents so thoroughly enjoyed the class for the Fun, Funky Tapestry Mosaic Magnets taught by Gillian Allard, they requested that she teach other classes utilizing her amazing design and creativity talents. In response, Gillian is returning to the SBR Art Club to teach this Tapestry Mosaic Panel class. Gillian, an artist…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Painting Watercolor Landscapes: Classes Starting March 1
Dale Farland Watercolor painting is an art medium many SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents want to explore. Diane Vulcan, SBR resident and artist, is offering a series of four afternoon classes starting Wednesday, March 1 at 1 p.m. in the Art Room. Whether you are new to watercolor or are not a stranger to its magic,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Writing Guild—“Thinking”
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving our writing skills. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the La Vista room at the La Hacienda Club from 1 to 3 p.m. If you have any questions about the club, please contact Joy Hellard at [email protected]. “Thinking” Keith Vincent…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award
On Jan. 19, Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) Sgt. Nate Vera received the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award from the American Legion Oro Valley Post 132. Post commander Dan McGregor presented Sgt. Vera with the award during the Post’s general membership meeting. The award is presented annually to a member of law enforcement who…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Why Dance?
Dance and exercise yourself to a strong heart and good health. Enjoy the company of others with music and movement. Dancing is good for you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Learning the basics of dance can increase your confidence in a variety of situations without you even realizing it. Take your mind off your feet,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Democratic Club Hosted Pinal County Supervisor Visit
M.C. Nelson On Jan. 24, the SBR Democratic Club hosted a visit by Jeff McClure, vice chairman of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. We contacted him wanting to know about Pinal County’s five-year plan, water conservation, and visiting home health services. Supervisor McClure informed us of Pinal’s expansions, proposals for vertical farming, and their…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Ranch Western Dancers Step Out to Music of Whiskey Riverdogs
Janelle Authur The dance floor in the Sol Ballroom overflowed with Western dancers at the SBR Social Dance Club’s monthly Western dance on Friday, Feb. 3. Eighty-plus dancers enjoyed the music of Whiskey Riverdogs in the band’s second appearance at the Ranch. The club sponsors Western dances with live bands monthly. The bands play a…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Have Fun with the Ukulele Music Group
Carol Osgood The SBR Ukulele Music Group has one goal: To have fun with music! You are all invited to join in … come listen, play, and/or sing along. All skill levels from beginner to advanced are welcome and warmly encouraged! Learn why this group is all about smiles and laughter while learning something new…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
We Be Beaders Club
Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., the We Be Beaders Club meets at the Technology Center to make beaded jewelry. Shown here is Katie Calbone, Donna Lura, Pat Combs, Sharon Morey, Roberta Bowers, Daria Tittenberger, Sharon Marchant, Lupita Brown, and Eileen Langhoff. Stop in and watch them work, or better yet, buy some of their beautiful…