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, we hold informational presentations for new residents. On April 15, new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers Welcome Gathering. Please welcome them.…
Diane Verkuylen-Murphy We are deeply grateful to the SaddleBrooke Ranch and SaddleBrooke communities, as well as all our visitors, for your incredible support of the Spring ARTwalk. Your enthusiasm and encouragement helped make this event truly special, as we welcomed guests into 29 home studios and showcased the talents of about 50 artists in our…
Ron Machado A good time was had by all! The Men’s Bible Study Group of SaddleBrooke Ranch held its semi-annual Bocce Ball Tournament on April 18. Although the competition was intense, everyone had a fun time. Our final match was a men against the ladies. While it was close, 9 to 2, the ladies would…
Lu Legel What a great concert series Voices in the Oaks (VIO) had this spring! Thanks to our audience, donors, singers, and supporters for making our 10-year anniversary celebration wonderful. VIO performed the favorites from 10 years of concerts at three different venues. We will now take a well-deserved break for the summer but will…
If you want to stop drinking; there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…
Dave Moretto We couldn’t have asked for two better days of golf for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) Club Championship. The weather was ideal, the course was in excellent condition, and the entire event reflected what makes golf at SaddleBrooke Ranch so special. Strong competition, great camaraderie, and an outstanding pace of play…
Linda Harvey Oracle State Park was the featured park at our April meeting. Discussion was led by Arizona State Park Ranger Michael Bain. Ranger Michael has a naturalist background with a strong love of the wild outdoors. He knows Oracle State Park like he grew up here. While many club members have been to the…
Deborah Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch sponsored a pet food drive on April 28. The pet food drive resulted in $1,995 in monetary donations to Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR). Food donations included over 320 cans of cat food, 180 cans of dog food, 775 pounds of dry dog food, and 200…
David Zapatka Momentum can shift in an instant. One moment you’re in control, dictating pace and placement; the next, your opponents are driving balls at your feet and forcing you into defensive scrambles. That’s where the art of resetting the rally becomes essential. A well executed reset doesn’t just keep you in the point, it…
Donna Pedota and Dale Farland Mother Nature delivered perfect weather for the Garden Party at the beautiful back yard of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents George and Melody Van Ess. The Iris were blooming and everyone attending thoroughly enjoyed the music provided by SBR resident Mike Holper, who donated his talent for this delightful event. Melody…