Punch Howarth Musicians in the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra provided great musical experiences to mostly sold-out audiences last season. The closing concert was a season high with Melanie Chae’s reading of the Schumann Piano Concerto and Dvorak’s melodic Symphony No. 7. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 was S.R.O. Other gems were Gershwin’s Piano Concerto, Elgar’s Violin Concerto and Faure’s Requiem with…
Jan Larkey Three members of the SaddleBrooke Writing for Publication Group are now published authors: Nancy Ferris, Judy Smith and Diane Dweller. Nancy Ferris, a member of the original writing group, is the author of The Long Haul by N. K. Ferris. The idea of writing this novel started when Nancy was with a group of…
Kay Lantow After several days of increasingly warming temperatures and high winds, SaddleBrooke Ranch residents were greeted with sunshine and gentle breezes as they toured our seven gardens for three hours on Saturday morning, April 29. Each garden provided unique insights about design, hardscape, outdoor amenities and the influences of climate, soil and water when…
SBR Wellness Roundup Advisory Group Before Exercising: two cups of fluid (16oz) two hours before exercising During Exercise: one cup fluid (5-10 oz) every 15-20 minutes Post Exercise: one cup fluid (5-10oz) every 15-20 minutes for two hours or four cups of fluid per each pound of body weight loss. The level of activity, environmental…
Terry Barringer Are you looking for a little inspiration to begin the summer season? The Women’s Ministry of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke invites you to join us for a time of sharing. During this four-week program women will be telling their story. Their experiences will offer a glimpse into who they are or where…
Terry and Anita Zimmerman The Cinco de Mayo celebration and tennis challenge was attended by over 40 members and their guests on May 5. The evening started with several members utilizing their tennis skills while trying to hit six boxes located on the opposite side of the net. Each participant had 15 tennis balls fed…
Nan Nasser On Tuesday, April 18, the MountainView Ballroom was filled with friends and members of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) ready to celebrate 20 years of services that provide opportunities for kids to succeed in a specific geographic area. Tables were decorated with black cloths, silver and gold balloons and stars. Hot appetizers were available,…
The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Dr. Linda Leigh, former Biospherian, on Wednesday, June 21, at 1:00 p.m. in La Hacienda Club. “How Many Plants Can You Fit in a Biosphere?” A must attend! Biosphere 2 was built to be a materially closed system with all of the plants we would need for 100…
Liz Boyd WOOO is for single women living in SaddleBrooke and the Ranch who want to stay busy and enjoy life. Our activities include: Dining Out: We go out for dinner on the third Wednesday of each month and enjoy Tucson’s restaurants. In April it was Mr. An’s Teppan and in May it was Truland…
Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease or another neurological condition? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next monthly meetings will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16, and…