Zentangle: Itty-Bitty Projects Erin Newman Join the SaddleBrooke Ranch Art Club for another adventure with Zentangle. Val Barsevich, a certified Zentangle teacher, will teach another in our series of classes this year. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity,…
Category: May 2020
Sports, May 2020
Sun Lakes Resident Publishes New Book Maui Christmas
Sandra Givens Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book, Maui Christmas, available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. This book is about a woman’s desire to find true love and happiness. While on the island of Maui for the Christmas holiday, she thinks she sees her one true…
Generals, May 2020
May Calendar of Activities
Due to the SBR facilities and amenities being closed in response to COVID-19 Coronavirus, there are no May calendar events scheduled at this time. For the most recent SBR COVID-19 updates, please check the SBR HOA website announcement page or keep a lookout for SBR email updates.
Generals, May 2020
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
Superior High School Student Attending ASU with the Help of Community Outreach Ron Andrea Makayla Martinez graduated third in her class at Superior High School with a 3.8 GPA. She was treasurer of both DECA and Student Council, and served as both president and editor of her high school yearbook. She worked as a restaurant…
Sports, May 2020
SBRPA Had Enough Time for More Medals Before Closure
Alastaire Stone At the “Fun in the Sun” tournament in Sun City, four members of our SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club came away with medals. Gold was won by Brian Baker and Pat Hawkins, and Silver by Tim Chamberlin and Joe Campion. At the Desert Slam tournament in Robson Ranch, members of the club did really well.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2020
Partner’s Western Dance Club; Why We Dance
Jane Gromelski I am sure you have read articles that inform you of the health benefits gained by dancing. It is good aerobic exercise. The benefits to the brain is that it builds synapses. And what other sport allows you to hold your partner in your arms while you participate? But the most important reason to dance is:…
Generals, May 2020
Save the Date for SaddleBrooke Health Fair
Phyllis Ketring Mark your calendars for Oct. 24, 2020, for the annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair. After you mark your calendars, make a note on your “To Do” lists to volunteer for the upcoming fair. Volunteering on a Saturday morning takes less than two hours, with a brief orientation prior to the fair. It’s that easy, and…
Clubs & Classes, May 2020
Riders Enjoy the Last Ride of the Season at Colossal Cave Mountain Park
Rebecca Williams, secretary, SBR Horseback Riding Group Nine horseback riders donned their gloves and headed out for one last ride in the sunshine in March at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. It was the last ride of the season for both the horseback riders and the stable. Although horseback riding, similar to golf, does involve being…
Generals, May 2020
Newly Published Author and Ranch Resident, Linda Gorman, to Help Pet Charities
Ken Gorman, Publicist Linda Gorman, nine-year resident of SaddleBrooke Ranch, is now officially a published author. Her book titled Stories of Pets by Pets for Pets is published by Archway Publishing partnered with Simon and Shuster. Linda’s book is a collection of short stories of pets of SaddleBrooke Ranch, based on true facts collected from questionnaires…
Features, May 2020
Robson Resident, Mary Bubla, Chosen for 45th Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition
Mary Bubla We are pleased to announce that Mary Bubla, a member of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, has been juried into the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies (WFWS) 45th annual exhibition to be held in Boise, Idaho, at the Idaho State Museum. The painting entitled Color in the Desert is one of 100 paintings selected…