Ed Davis On May 25, get your remembrance poppy and wear it on Memorial Day. The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since WWI to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. In the battlefields of Belgium and elsewhere during World War I, poppies…
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May 2024, Generals
Once a Missile Site … Now a Church with a Mission!
Sharon Scanlan In May, June, and July, Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church in Catalina will have some exciting and inspirational classes! Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you attend Vista or not. The church is located on the west side of Oracle Rd., just south of the Golder Ranch stoplight. If you are…
May 2024, Generals
Let’s Get Creative
Debora Witten In March, we had a wonderful demo of Inktense pencils by Rebecca Hilchie. Some of the participants tried the medium, had fun, and are now hooked! In April, there was a short demo by Cathy Ratliff on mixed media/collage. Friends got to play expressing themselves through words, pictures, symbols, etc. In May, Erin…
May 2024, Generals
What’s This? A New Name and a Logo Too?
Melanie Einbund Introducing our new name: Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke (transliterated: B’nay Meedbar, meaning ‘The People of the Desert’). Wow! What a ride it has been! You think that changing a name would be easy. Well, it wasn’t. But thanks to many—we did it! We are proud to announce that we are now known…
May 2024, Generals
Did You Know? SBR Medical Equipment Loans Available to All Residents
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors Did you know residents of SBR have an inventory of SBR Medical Equipment Loans, maintained by SBR residents, that is available to SBR neighbors while they recover from surgery, injury, or an accident? Residents keep their items in their homes, but can be contacted directly to borrow items needed.…
May 2024, Generals
Thank You for Supporting the SBR ARTwalk
Linda Shannon-Hills Thank you, residents of SBR and SBRanch Realty for supporting the SBR ARTwalk. The spring SBR ARTwalk was once again a great success for our resident artists. The artwork continues to amaze and impress resident visitors as well as SaddleBrooke and Oro Valley visitors. Our continued support from SBRanch Realty provides the SBR…
May 2024, Generals
You’re Invited to the 2024 Season Opener of the RC Sailing Club
Ken Gorman Discover what radio-controlled (RC) sailing is all about, such as how the boats are operated, how the sailor’s skills capture the energy of the wind to maximize boat performance, and how sailing contrary to the wind direction can be accomplished. Watch skillful sailing being narrated in real time. Notice the silence of the…
May 2024, Generals
Dinking Divas Pet Food Drive Set for May 14
Debora Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch will hold a pet food drive collecting dog and cat food and pet supplies for the Oracle Animal Rehabilitation and Rescue (OARR). All donations can be dropped off at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Ramada on May 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. All donations are welcome, including…
May 2024, Generals
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our…
May 2024, Generals
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, May 14, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…