Category: March 2023

Unit Happenings

Feeding Kids. Feeding Spirits. Twenty ladies of Unit 10 at SaddleBrooke Ranch did their part to combat child hunger on Feb. 9. Every year, millions of children in third world countries die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, and undernutrition. Hunger is still causing nearly half of deaths in children under 5 years…

Mosaic Stepping Stone Class March 29 and April 1

  Dale Farland Would you like to create your very own mosaic stepping stone? Mosaic stepping stones are a great addition to any garden. In the class, you will create a 12-inch stepping stone, using tile, broken ceramics, and glass gems to create a colorful and fun addition to your garden. You will learn about the different materials…

Hello Golf Fans!

Debbie Ferguson This rookie reporter for SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) is here to report that January was a wet and wild start to the Year of the Rabbit. With frost delays and cancellations, kudos reign down upon our new League Day Chair, Catherine Steele, for being nimble of fingers over her keyboard and…

Fun, Fun, Fun! Tapestry Mosaic Magnets Class

Erin Newman You know what’s fun? Taking an art class that may be out of your wheelhouse, and then at the end of class, saying out loud, “This was an incredibly fun class!” That’s exactly how the students of Gillian Allard’s Tapestry Mosaic Magnets class felt after they spent the better part of two hours…

Beaded Jewelry for Sale

We Be Beaders Club has a window full of completed projects that are available for sale in the Technology Center. Pat Combs created an eye-catching window display that now features jewelry art made by the members, and the items are priced to sell! Hurry before the one-of-a-kind items are gone! Photo by Debora Witten

Lavender Farm to Host Arizona Award-Winning Author

Carolyn Blair Exciting news! Come and hear all about Arizona Territory in the 1800s with author Nancy E. Turner and her beloved book These is my Words. Life Under the Oaks is honored to host this treasured Arizona author. Turner’s novel is near and dear to my heart—my daughters and I deeply love it, seeing…

Volunteer at Oracle State Park

Corrine Glesne Only 12 miles from SaddleBrooke Ranch, Oracle State Park is a 4,000-acre wildlife refuge in the foothills of the Catalinas. It has more than 15 miles of trails, including a section of the Arizona Trail. The park welcomes committed volunteers to work four hours or more each week maintaining trails or greeting visitors and…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network

Happy Tail: CoCo Romayne Trudo In December 2022, Denise and Joe Kasile lost their cherished Yorkie-terrier mix named Darla. They were devastated as was their other pup, Rascal, who had lost his pal and playmate. Denise and Joe contacted SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) asking for assistance in finding another pup. Sometimes the universe gives…

Proud to Support the Artists in Our Community

Patti Jo Lewis Interested in becoming a potter? Reserve your space for one of two upcoming intro classes, May 11 or June 8. Our intro classes are in high demand. Classes have been booked each month through April. In addition, our membership has grown with new potters for 2023. Stop by during studio hours and…