Category: Clubs & Classes

IJSS: Much to Be Thankful for, More to Come

The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies’ (IJSS) final Shabbat services until High Holidays were held on April 22. Rabbi Laura Harari officiated and cantorial soloist Sarah Boltt offered prayers in our tradition. David Mancini-Conway was our accompanist. The service was a caring one given by our clergy, none of whom will be returning next year. We…

Women of Action Meeting

Judy Smith Primary elections are just around the corner on Aug. 2. Candidates are making the rounds of their constituencies; sharing their backgrounds, their skills, and why they should receive our vote. In keeping with our goal of informing our members, The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Action Club’s April meeting featured Blake Masters, candidate for…

Tournament Time At The Ranch

Jeff Smith, Chairman, SBR Pickleball Club Communications Committee The SBR Pickleball Club staged its own internal tournament May 5 through 7 to celebrate the Cinco de Mayo holiday. In case you didn’t know, Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862,…

Singing and Sipping in the Wind

Janelle Authur After 73 happy hours, it is not always easy for members of Unit 8A to come up with fresh ideas for their monthly happy hour gatherings. But, the unit did it again with “Sing, Sip, and a Sunset” at its 74th happy hour on April 20. Planning for the 74th happy hour started…

Derby Days

Beth Chamberlin The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association hosted a cocktail party for the competitors in the Member Guest Tournament on the evening of April 25. Phyllis Pettijohn’s beautiful backyard, overlooking the 15th fairway, was the setting for this lovely event. The ladies were all decked out in their derby hats for cocktails and delicious…

Colorado Club Members Enjoy Progressive Dinner

On April 24, 50 members of SaddleBrooke Ranch’s Colorado Club gathered for the annual progressive dinner. Phyllis and Terry Pettijohn and Lowell and Toni Graves each hosted half the group for the social hour that featured cocktails and appetizers. Next, Sandra and Dick Getter, Dennis and Donna Joannides, Phyllis and Terry Pettijohn, Nancy Reif and…

Madaras Gallery Presents the Great Summer Art Auction

Starting Wednesday, June 8, through Saturday, June 24, Madaras Gallery presents the Great Summer Art Auction. Bidding opens at incredible values, and the two-week silent auction includes original paintings by Diana Madaras, as well as several guest artists. The auction ends June 24. View the auction online at www. madaras.com beginning June 8. Madaras Gallery…