Category: April 2024

Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke – April 2024

The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Has Just One Word: Plastics Barbara Barr Bengen Let me take you down memory lane 57 years to 1967 and the Academy Award–winning movie The Graduate. In his critically acclaimed film, young Dustin Hoffman plays recent college graduate, Benjamin Braddock. To celebrate Ben’s graduation, his parents throw a cocktail party.…

MOAA News

Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held a recent luncheon meeting on Feb. 17 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Capt. Chuck Vaughan, U.S. Navy, president, during which members were updated on the chapter’s…

Meet 3.5 APPL Team Weezers and Geezers

This team is the only mixed Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) team at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Pictured are Lyn Olson (co–captain) with Jim Foley, Polly Jones with her partner Rob Ortega, Sandy Tucker with Chris Tucker, and Debora Witten (captain) with Morlin Hastings. Not available for the team photo were Cherry Pentony and her partner Jim…

Feelin’ Groovy?

Voices in the Oaks Chorale will be performing on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. at the Oracle Center for the Arts located at 700 E. Kingston St. in Oracle. This program features 10 pop songs including classics from The Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, and other great artists from the ’60s and…

Thank You for Donating to the Shoe Drive!

Debora Witten A big thank you to SaddleBrook Ranch residents! Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch held their shoe drive and received twice the number of shoes as last year. This large donation is all due to the very generous people who live here in the Ranch. The shoes will be distributed to five locations serving…

There’s a New Club in Town!

Andrea Cothran Attention, cocktail enthusiasts and foodies of SaddleBrooke Ranch. Discover the art of craft cocktails and culinary pairings with the brand–new Mixology Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch! Embark on a tantalizing journey through the world of craft cocktails and gourmet cuisine. Join us as we celebrate the artistry behind mixology and culinary pairings, where every…

Conscious Breathing

Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The human body can survive three weeks without food, three days without water, and only three minutes without air. Our breath is one of our most important healing tools, and possibly one of the most overlooked. Breathing is something you do continually, usually without conscious thought. Because it is so constant,…

Volunteer Opportunity

The Oracle Public Library is looking for volunteers! Are you interested in helping your community and joining a dedicated group of wonderful volunteers? Do you have skills and interests you are willing to share? Complete a volunteer application, and our volunteer coordinator will contact you. The Oracle Public Library is located at 565 E. American…

First Annual SBR Health & Wellness Fair a Huge Success!

Linda Shannon-Hills “This is an outstanding health fair!” and “Very well organized!” were just some of the comments heard at the first SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Health & Wellness Fair. The Ranch House Sol Ballroom was buzzing with over 45 exhibitors and more than 360 residents in attendance for the fair held on March 9. Our…