Janelle Authur April showers brought both May flowers and beer to Ranch Western dancers. On May 3, the SBR Social Dance Club welcomed the Oracle-based Hold My Beer Band in their first appearance at the Ranch. The record-breaking crowd of 100 Ranchers and guests gave the band a rousing welcome and kudos for the performance.…
Kim Schweitzer What could be better for former New Yorkers and New Jerseyites than to get together, share fond memories, and eat pizza! A group of us got to do just that at Nonna Maria’s restaurant in Oracle. We created our own pizzas with our favorite toppings, which of course we had many differing opinions…
Erin Newman Ever wanted to try your hand at making your own junk journal, or maybe you’re not sure what a junk journal is exactly? Junk journaling or art journaling involves taking existing books, papers, ephemera, and repurposing/altering them into a new artistic journal or book. This allows you to create something totally unique by…
Debbie McGrady How do you feel when you get up in the morning or when you have been sitting in your comfy chair for a few hours? Stiff, sore, and maybe wishing you hadn’t got up? Well there is something you can do about that, and the solution is right in front of you! Have…
The Rotary Club Has Fun Raising Money for Kids Dan Watson and Barbara Barr Bengen “This was so much fun!” is one thing all the players say about the annual Fore For Kids Charity Golf Tournament. Year after year, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke has sponsored a fun tournament to raise funds for programs for…
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW) meet on the third Thursday of every month at the Ranch House Grill Sol Ballroom. Our next SBRWOW event is Thursday, June 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom. At this event, we will be hosting Beverly Hinton. She will be displaying her…
Erin Newman In April, members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club had a wonderful time learning more about paper quilling. Students learned the art of rolling paper and how to make tight coils during class. Then they spent the next week at home rolling a lot of them. The next week, they came back,…
On April 16,the Wine Club of SBR hosted Tim Hanni, Master of Wine and author of the book, “Why You Like the Wines You Like.” He entertained his audience with stories and anecdotes about wines leading us on a journey of self-discovery about wine and food as we explored “The Cause and Effect of Wine…
Nancy Borcalli, VP Candidate Forum, June 12 The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Conservatives in Action club is sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Wednesday, June 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom! Special email notices and flyers are being sent, which will provide details for this event. This will be your chance to meet…
Patti West During the Beginning Watercolor Class, instructor Rachel Linnemeier explained the technique of layering to add depth to a watercolor painting. Rachel also taught participants how to transfer an image to watercolor paper, mix paints to create new colors, and use masking fluid.