On Feb. 3, a group of volunteers from OVCN@The Ranch joined many other volunteers at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene to pack meals for hungry children living in third world countries. Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) partners with organizations around the world to reach undernourished children. They donate meals to an exceptional network…
Carol Beeley and Paula Burns Ranchette Putters opened the year in impressive fashion, hitting the greens with energy, accuracy, and a growing roster. With 166 members now part of the club, January proved to be a standout month packed with great scores and remarkable consistency on the putting green. The competition was tight, but several…
Rebecca Williams The Horseback Riding Group enjoyed the trail on a beautiful spring day at Westward Look Resort on Feb. 7. The skies were bright blue, highlighting some great views of the Tucson Mountains to the west and the Catalina Mountains to the north. It would seem that in this nearby residential area it would…
Linda Harvey Located only 10 miles from SaddleBrooke Ranch, Catalina State Park offers visitors 5,500 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert Landscape to enjoy. The park is home to rugged canyons, saguaro cacti, and seasonal streams with diverse desert flora and fauna. With trails, stunning views, and overnight campsite parking, the park is perfect for a…
Debora Witten The SaddleBrooke Ranch Woodworking Club offers a variety of classes to its members. In January, the Beach Wave Charcuterie Board class was a big hit. Pictured from left to right are John Mertz, Darla Carlson, Mark Bostley, Carol Fixter, Neal Drell, Dick McGraw, John Bologna, Bob Lewis, Craig Jensen, Lingky Sugg, Phil Wescott,…
What Did I Forget? Melanie Einbund Wishing a quick recovery to Hal Kirman Wishes of wellness to Sherry Kaplan. Sherry, an ‘institution’ unto herself, has had a long illness and is now recovering slowly, but recovering. OK, so now I can talk about a Chesed committee. Chesed is the Hebrew word for “kindness” or “compassion”…
Community Church at SaddleBrooke invites you to a special Easter musical presentation, “Living Hope,” on Sunday, March 29, at 9 a.m. at the DesertView Theatre. Do you find yourself often saying, “I sure hope so” … or simply, “I hope so”? What are you hoping for? Join us as we explore not wishful thinking, but what…
Gary Chalk Throughout our marriage Jan and I sometimes don’t see things eye to eye. One morning we REALLY did not see things eye to eye! This is what happened… Jan left to go to a dental appointment. Meanwhile, I was home getting ready to meet friends for lunch. When I began to shave I…
Gerry Tietje When I moved to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) four years ago and took my first walk on the Nature Trail, I was both surprised and delighted to see a colorful Northern Cardinal perched high in a tree. I was familiar with cardinals from my boyhood in Wisconsin and schooling and work in Indiana, but…
Communication in Healthy Relationships Dr. Rose Bricker There are several things that you can do to build a healthy relationship. I think one of the most important components of a healthy relationship is effective communication. If you don’t know how to communicate in an assertive way, your relationship will suffer. How are you communicating with…