Linda Shannon-Hills To coin a phrase, “it takes a village” rings true for the SaddleBrooke Ranch COVID-19 vaccination drives that took place during the first four months of 2021. Taking on this project to vaccinate over 1,700 people at SaddleBrooke Ranch was a huge project and could not have been achieved without the help of over 150…
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Generals, May 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Drives: Challenges and Successes
Linda Shannon-Hills Through rain, snow, wind, sunshine, and hot temperatures, the SaddleBrooke Ranch COVID-19 vaccination drives went on without delay (except one day we started earlier). Although weather was not our toughest challenge, it did have an effect on how the drives were operated. First challenge: Vaccine vulnerability was a concern. Moderna vaccines are stored frozen…
Generals, May 2021
Summer Address Delivery
Elizabeth Maddox, Editorial Assistant Are you going away for the summer for two months or longer and want to have your newspaper forwarded? Don’t forget to notify us! Utilize our handy online form at saddlebrookeranchroundup.com/change-of-address or give us a call at 480-895-4216. There is no charge for forwarding delivery. Thank you and safe travels!
Generals, May 2021
Unit Happenings
Welcome Unit 6 to the Ranch Elizabeth Mastro The pioneer new residents of Unit 6 had a socially distant driveway meet and greet on March 20. Residents Lou and Elizabeth Mastro organized the event in their driveway. The event was attended by 11 families. Everyone enjoyed the spring-like weather and Sonoran sunset. It was a…
Generals, May 2021
OSD: Capital Bond Project
Crystle Nehrmeyer, Superintendent As students in the Oracle Elementary School District returned to school on a hybrid schedule in early March, district staff were also engaged with design and construction partners to finalize the $13.2M bond project designs and construction planning. With the help of our project manager at H2 Group, architects at BWS Architects,…
Generals, May 2021
How Do We Thank You, Desert Life Pharmacy and Senior Village?
Andrea Molberg Remember Elizabeth Barret Browning’s poem that reads, “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways?” SaddleBrooke is asking the same thing about Desert Life Pharmacy, Senior Village, and a host of about 500 volunteers. Words aren’t nearly enough to thank each and every one of you. Because of the huge vaccination project…
Generals, May 2021
Nature’s Way: Birding Beyond the Gates of SaddleBrooke Ranch
Jim Hoagland We are lucky to have our own nature trail, pond, and great backyards for observing the birds and nature here in SaddleBrooke Ranch. I have been asked, “Where can one go outside of SaddleBrooke Ranch to hike and observe birds?” This month, I am going to suggest six places all within an hour’s drive…
Generals, May 2021
Thank You Note to SaddleBrooke Ranch
Cynthia Chevalley, Chairwoman Tri-Community Food Bank wishes to thank the SaddleBrooke Ranchers for their open-handed generosity. The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Food Drive was a tremendous success. In giving, you have provided tens of thousands of meals to your needy neighbors to the north. The food bank clients will receive more protein and good, nutritious food in each of…
Generals, May 2021
Thanks to Brianne Spaeth of Desert Life Pharmacy
Linda Shannon-Hills After the last COVID-19 vaccination drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch, Brianne Spaeth, pharmacist at Desert Life Pharmacy, was awarded with not only our sincere gratitude, but also remembrances to hang on the wall in the pharmacy. At the request of the SaddleBrooke Ranch COVID-19 Task Force, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Woodworkers Club made a beautiful plaque.…
Generals, May 2021
Trap Skeet Competition
Frank Nance On March 12, the Robson communities held their annual trap skeet competition at the Casa Grande Trap and Skeet Club. The 2020 shoot was cancelled because of COVID-19. Sun Lakes won the 2021 shoot with a score of 346. PebbleCreek was second with a score of 331. Robson Ranch finished third with a score…