Leslie Fore Would you like to learn about healthy interventions and skills that can reduce the symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief? Join Dr. Rose Bricker for a discussion at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Rd., on May 5 at 1 p.m. If you or your loved ones are experiencing the following…
Category: May 2024
May 2024, Generals
What a Night!
Ann Vernon The Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling/Auction was a huge success, thanks to so many SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents! Without you, there would be no auction, and without an auction, the Foundation would not be able to honor its commitment to the Mountain Vista in Oracle to help fund Kindergarten Prep and…
May 2024, Generals
American Red Cross at SaddleBrooke Ranch June 1
Tina Fugleberg SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on June 1 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ranch House Sol Ballroom. The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital patients in our neighborhoods and across the…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Ranch Texans—Have Flag, Will Travel
Jim Jensen and Janelle Authur A SaddleBrooke Ranch Texas Club posse “saddled-up” and sauntered down to Tucson’s El Corral restaurant on April 4, for a mesquite-fired dinner. Filled with classic cowboy charm and ambiance, the historic restaurant was the perfect setting for a Texas Club event and the sharing of Texas-style camaraderie and tall tales.…
May 2024, Sports
Gratitude
Tim Malone, SSSA member Gratitude is a powerful emotion that transcends age and activity, and for seniors, it can be a profound source of joy and appreciation. It has a way of putting things into perspective and helps us put the good in our lives into focus. Being appreciative of even the smallest of things…
Sports, May 2024
Lemonade from the Weather Lemons
Constance Garrison On April 2, the rainy weather prevented the Lady Niners Invitational golf game, but the Committee saved the fun! They did a great job! Everyone went to the Sol Ballroom for the luncheon event. Upon check-in the golfers purchased raffle tickets for the charity baskets. The proceeds from the raffle will go to…
May 2024, Generals
Unit 8A St. Patrick’s Day Open House
Ernie and Kathy Nedder On St. Patrick’s Day, the spirit of the Emerald Isle filled the air at the open house hosted by Kathy and Ernie Nedder. With the aroma of corned beef sliders, freshly baked Irish bread, and the warmth of Irish hospitality, guests were welcomed into a cozy haven of Irish tradition and…
May 2024, Front Page
Dennis Abbey Wins at Robson Trap Trials
Vicki Ray and Bob Grady Dennis Abbey was one of three top shooters in this year’s Robson Trap Trials held March 22 at Tucson Trap and Skeet. Dennis placed third in the men’s best of field and was the top shooter for SaddleBrooke Ranch. Quail Creek won the trials for the second year in a…
May 2024, Generals
Passover
Melanie Einbund Passover was from April 22 through April 30. Many seders were held to recount the Jewish history of being slaves in Egypt. With the guidance of Moses, the Jewish people walked through the desert for 40 years, at which time the Jewish people were allowed to enter the land of Israel. The holiday…
May 2024, Generals
Get Your Remembrance Poppy May 25
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…