Tina Fugleberg SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on April 15, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Ranch House, Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., in Oracle. The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital patients…
Category: March 2023
Generals, March 2023
One Dog Started It All
Joy Wegner January 2023 was a significant month for one dog named Duchess and one nonprofit named Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues (Friends of Pinal). Duchess celebrated three years as Friends of Pinal’s “poster dog,” a title she was awarded in January 2020 when she became the first dog whose medical expenses…
Front Page, March 2023
Join Us! SBR Bocce Club
The first annual SBR Bocce Club (SBRBC) Members and Sponsors Appreciation Night was held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the Sol Ballroom. More than 100 members and sponsors enjoyed an evening of pizza and socializing while listening to the music of Corey Spector. Generous door prizes were provided by club sponsors and the SBRBC. The…
Sports, March 2023
Pickleball Friends Step off the Courts
Debora Witten Even pickleball players have to eat. This group has been playing pickleball together for several years and finally made it to the Cadillac Chaparral Restaurant. Seated left to right are: David and Sharon Steen, Dave and Gayle Richey, Judy and Andy Abadia, Debora and Martin DeMatteis, and Jeff and Vida Kaczmarek. It was…
Sports, March 2023
Happy Hearts Day!
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…