Kathleen Martin, Pinal County Master Gardener Indoor gardeners enjoy houseplants for aesthetic and health benefits. Besides being an attractive addition to our homes, plants improve the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile toxins while giving off oxygen and humidifying the air. All plants need light, a suitable pot with soil mix, and water. When…
Category: April 2022
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
PhotoWorks Club on the Move
Arlene Wong During the March 9 meeting of the PhotoWorks club, we enjoyed viewing members’ images and learned how they represent their areas of photographic interest. We also heard from Bob Hills that he’s going to be stepping away from the role of leader of the SBR PhotoWorks club. He’ll still be a participant, but…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Mudslingers Pottery Club: Create Your Vision in Clay
Since last month, we are excited to announce that our club has increased by eight new members. Some of our new members attended the intro class and created pieces now ready for kiln firing—very impressive for new members! You too can join in the fun and use your imagination to build a unique personal piece.…
Generals, April 2022
SaddleBrooke Ranch Sends Nine to Robson Trap Trials
Vicki Ray Quail Creek hosted more than 70 residents from Robson communities across Arizona on Feb. 11 for the 11th annual Robson Trap Trials, which incidentally began in 2011. Trap shooters enjoyed three rounds of trap singles at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet Club, followed by lunch and awards at Robson Ranch in nearby Eloy. Quail…
Sports, April 2022
SBRWGA Hosts MountainView Invitational
Beth Chamberlin On Feb. 15, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) hosted a tournament for the Women’s Golf Association from MountainView. The tournament included 33 MountainView players and more than 40 women from the Ranch. Jean Cheszek coordinated and ran the one-day tournament for the ladies. The format was the two best net balls…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Check Out the Jewelry and Lapidary Club
Ellyn Biggs John Backes arrived at SaddleBrooke Ranch in hopes of furthering his hobby of making jewelry. He was told there were facilities for making jewelry in the Arts and Crafts Building. Upon arrival, he found that a jewelry and lapidary club had not been formed and the studio had not been opened. John then…
Sports, April 2022
SBRTA’s “Hearts Love Tennis” Was Another Success!
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) and Sue Cook and Carol Mihal delivered another successful charity event in February, and the American Cancer Society again came out on top as we raised more than $2,500! The event was a bit of a marathon requiring each mixed doubles team to arrange several matches around people’s busy…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Inviting All Delta Gammas!
Karen Schickedanz Delta Gamma (DG) sorority members living in SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and nearby communities are invited to attend a welcome luncheon at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 29, at The Preserve restaurant in SaddleBrooke. The guest of honor at the luncheon will be Barbara McClure, executive director of IMPACT of Southern Arizona, who also…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
MOAA News
Lt. William Myers, Civil Engineer Corps, USN Former The Catalina Mountain Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its meeting on Saturday, Feb. 19, in the Grill Boardroom at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by Capt. Chuck Vaughan, president, during which members were updated…
Sports, April 2022
Kachina Dolls at the Ranch
Beth Chamberlin It was a beautiful day at SaddleBrooke Ranch on March 7 for the Kachina Dolls golf event. Nearly 60 golfers participated in the event, with more than half of the field being members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association. Several players from the Ranch were winners in the various flights. Jeanne Osterlund…