Nancy Eisenstein The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) National Park Club is planning a train trip to visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon Oct. 3 through 6. Participants will drive or carpool to Williams, Ariz., on Tuesday, staying at the Grand Canyon Hotel for an included group dinner at the Fred Harvey Restaurant to meet…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Mark Your Calendars: The Best of Tucson Country Music—Live at the Ranch
Janelle Authur Want to hear and dance to some of the best country bands in Tucson—live—without leaving the Ranch? If the answer is “Yes,” then mark your calendars for the SBR Dance Club’s monthly Western dances. At its March 10 Western dance, the club announced the talented, popular bands scheduled through September 2023. The bands…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Deconstructing a Landscape in Acrylic
Dale Farland Have you wanted to paint a landscape, but you just didn’t know where to start? Do you have a favorite photo of a landscape you wish you could paint? In this class, instructor Tracy Holmes will take you step-by-step from a photo resource to a finished painting over two sessions. She will instruct…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
New Paper Quilling Class by Erin Newman—April 27
Dale Farland The art of paper quilling is a satisfying art medium. You do not get messy or have to clean brushes afterwards. Many residents have taken paper quilling classes previously by SBR resident artist and Southern Arizona Arts Guild artist, Erin Newman. Due to demand, Erin is offering her expertise in paper quilling with this…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
SBR’s First Fitness Expo!
Marian Bianchini On Feb. 25, more than 150 residents participated in the first Fitness Expo at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). This was a great opportunity for residents to get information on all the classes taking place at the La Hacienda Clubhouse. Each instructor was able to present to the residents a description of their class(es) and what…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Women of Wine Gathering April 20
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW) meet the third Thursday of every month, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Ranch House Grill, Sol Ballroom. Our next SBRWOW event is Thursday, April 20. There is a $1 (cash only) admission fee. At this event, we will be hosting SaddleBrooke/SBR Community Outreach (SBCO). This organization is a…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Ranch Western Dancers Take Two-Steppin’ on the Road
Janelle Authur On March 5, 16 Ranch Western dancers took their boot scootin’, two steppin’ dance steps “on the road,” to the dance floor at Whiskey Roads, a Tucson country-music themed restaurant at Foothills Mall. For five weeks in January and February, 18 Ranchers learned the basic steps and turns of the Arizona Two-Step, while…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
SBR Ukulele Music Group—Having Fun with Music
Carol Osgood The SBR Ukulele Music Group has one goal: Have fun with music! The club performed and played music for two hours for the Activity Fair in the Sol Ballroom last week. Great fun was had by all. You are all invited to join in … come listen, play, and/or sing along. All skill…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
MOAA News
William Myers, Lt., CEC, USN (former) The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its most recent meeting on Feb. 18 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Col. Kurt McMillen, U.S. Army, First Vice President, during which members were updated on…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Team Cupid Brings Valentine Love with Cards and Food Delivery
Barbara Barr The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke teamed up with IMPACT of Southern Arizona and the SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters Club to bring joy to 44 area homebound people for Valentine’s Day. Each month, IMPACT of Southern Arizona delivers food to area people who are homebound. This month, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters…