Deena Ream-Robinson It was the “luck of the Irish”—a postcard perfect day for a happy hour on the Event Patio at the Ranch House Grill. Lively Irish music set the mood, and guests came decked out in their Irish green attire. After an Irish toast by Social Committee chair, Deena Ream-Robinson, plated hors d’oeuvres were served…
G. William Myers (Lt., CEC, USN Former) The Catalina Mountain Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its March meeting on Saturday, March 20. The meeting began with a short business session presided over by Col. Bill Nagy, president, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current and future…
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…
Debbie Witten The SaddleBrooke Ranch pickleball players arrive at the pickleball court in a variety of ways! Robert Rizk drives his 2003 Harley-Davidson Night Train, while Victor Nordstrom drives his 2013 Can-Am Spider, and on this day, picks up his pickleball partner, Vicki Froistad. Tom Merrick has been seen driving his 2018 Polaris RZR 1000.…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…