Linda Shannon-Hills “Leonardo: More than the Mona Lisa.” We all have studied Leonardo da Vinci in our early years of school and recognize the painting of Mona Lisa to be one of his greatest works of art as well as The Last Supper, but much of his other incredible work is often overlooked. On Thursday, May 21,…
The Oracle School District (OSD) may be small, but our dreams are big. With the 2014 override renewal funding and additional efficiencies instituted by administration, our District has begun to realize some of these dreams. This year we were able to hire a music teacher and a school counselor. Additional academic tools, the arts and…
Tove Pape The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) is gearing up for another fun fall festival. On October 23 and 24 the club will host its annual Steiness Tennis Festival, which was named in honor of the club’s founder and first president Helge Steiness. The goal of the tennis festival is to provide competitive play…
Nan Nasser Do you remember the song These Boots Were Made for Walking? Well, polish off your boots and sneakers and get ready for the 19th annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Walkathon to be held Saturday, October 24, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with warmups in the HOA One parking lot, a walk around Ridgeview and ending…
A relaxing exercise that is a powerful strength and balance workout, too? That’s what Water Tai Chi is. Drawing on the fundamentals of the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi, this water exercise adds support for the entire body while challenging every movement with resistance in an ever-changing physical environment. The class was designed by…
Marlene Diskin The SaddleBrooke Ranch Birthday Club welcomed two new members at its June 8 monthly luncheon. Welcome to Fay Farquhar and Marion Ewing! Martha Sampson and Raeone Gilison moderated the presentation of current and upcoming Ranch activities. Attention tennis players of all levels: Janice Neal reminded us that mentoring is available on Monday mornings.…
Terry Barringer The SaddleBrooke Ranch Ranchette Putters put down their putters and picked up their forks as they gathered for a morning of visiting with friends and enjoying a delightful spread prepared by the staff of the Bistro Veinte. The ladies dined on mini quiches, sausages, fruit and rolls. Since the normal putting schedule had…
Joe Giammarino and Dominic Borland On June 6, 2015 the second 8-Ball Tournament, sanctioned by the SaddleBrooke Billiards Club, was held in the SaddleBrooke Starter Shack. The tournament directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. A big thank you goes out to all those who participated and for the camaraderie, interaction and competition so evident…
Steve Weiss Where can you go to have a Memorial Day barbeque/pool party without planning, shopping, setting up, grilling, serving or cleaning up? Nowhere else but at La Hacienda Club with the Bistro staff handling all of those details. The Bistro staff did a wonderful job putting on the Memorial Day party on Monday, May…