Zann Wilson, Pinal County Master Gardener Join your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners on Wednesday, May 18 at MountainView Ballroom West at 1 p.m. for “Spicy Shrubs for the Desert Southwest” with Starr Nursery owner, Greg Starr. Greg will discuss a treasure trove of little-known shrubs, including some fantastic flowering perennials. Not only the author of…
Category: May 2022
Generals, May 2022
Are Snakes Eco-engineers?
Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener Snakes and serpents have always held a sacred place in religion, literature, and mythology. Interestingly, they seem to be the yin and yang of symbolism. Sometimes they assume superhero status, while other times they represent evil and destruction. Here in the Southwestern deserts of the United States and Northwest…
Generals, May 2022
Did you know?
Over the last few years the SaddleBrooke Ranch HOA has been collecting emergency contact information from new residents as they move into SaddleBrooke Ranch. The information is collected when residents first check at the HOA Front Desk. Whether you remember providing this information or not, or if it’s been awhile since you moved here, you…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Technology Club Announces Membership Survey Results
Jeff Kaczmarek On April 5, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Technology Club hosted a general meeting and social to hear the results of our most recent membership survey. Survey results showed that members most utilized their iPhones followed by laptops, tablets, and desktops. Apple OS was the top operating system followed by PC and Linux. Respondents typically…
Features, May 2022
Bugs Be Gone with Essential Oils
David Zapatka While watching the last two episodes of The Expanse, I heard significant dialogue about the rail guns being used by Marcos Inaros, the leader of the Belters’ Free Navy, who was intent on destroying the Inners (pronounced Innas), the people residing on Earth, Luna (the moon), and Mars. These rail guns were powerful…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
SBR Western Dancers Continue to Boot Scoot to Live Music
Janelle Authur Have you recently spotted Ranchers in cowboy hats and boots at the Ranch House? If you have, they could be Ranch Country Western dancers headed to the Sol Ballroom for an evening of boot scootin’ to the live music of Tucson-area bands. On March 9, Ranch Country Western dancers celebrated an early St.…
Sports, May 2022
Ranchette Putters March into the Winners’ Circle
Camille Esterman March weather turned out to be ideal for putting. Cool temperatures at 9 a.m. quickly warmed up under sunny skies, as teams of Ranchette Putters shed their jackets and sweaters. A record number of impressive scores were recorded in March, especially since the month provided five opportunities to putt. Each month prizes are…
Sports, May 2022
Pickleball Association Joins Tennis Shoes for the Homeless Program
Jerry Fay The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association has joined the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association and the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club as part of the Tennis Shoes for the Homeless Program. A big thank you goes to Kim Ahlgrim-Heine, current president of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association, for setting up the program. Over the past four years, the…
Sports, May 2022
Catalina Cup Comes to the Ranch
Beth Chamberlin The Catalina Cup is a club competition that runs from October through April. The season was made up of nine matches played at various courses in the Tucson area. Barb Simms and Jean Cheszek co-captained the team from SaddleBrooke Ranch. On April 4, the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) hosted the Catalina Cup…
Features, May 2022
Mother’s Day Teas
Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm will be hosting their popular annual Mother’s Day Teas on May 8 and also May 15 at 11 a.m. Don your most beautiful hat and bring your mother, grandmother, grandchildren, and friends to enjoy a beautiful spring Mother’s Day Tea at the Lavender Farm! Due to popularity, the Lavender…