We are all aware of the importance of providing a good education for children. Children are our future; we are their role models, here to help guide them to great opportunities. SaddleBrooke Ranch is an extraordinary community with a history of helping others in our community and neighborhood. The Oracle School District is our…
Category: July 2019
Sports, July 2019
Pickles and Burgers pickleball carnival
On May 29, over eighty pickleballers participated in the second Pickles and Burgers social play event with a carnival theme. Players were assigned to teams of five or six with mixed skill levels. The teams rotated courts and earned points by practicing their serves, dinks, volleys and game skills. One game was called “Fast Hands”…
Sports, July 2019
Fiesta Couples putting
Camille Esterman On a windy afternoon in May, 72 Ranchette Putters and their guests took over SBR’s 18-hole green for a fun couple’s event. The fiesta theme was evident in the obstacles that appeared around the holes. On one hole, putters were challenged to shoot around squat, sombrero-topped Modelo beer bottles. Another hole featured multiple…
Generals, July 2019
From The New Home Sales Team
Robson Resort Communities earned multiple honors at the 2019 Annual Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards for its commitment to providing quality purchase and ownership experiences. At each Robson Resort Community, the team of professionals selling, designing, constructing and servicing your new home is committed to delivering the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction. More…
Generals, July 2019
What you need to know about pack rats and the food chain
Kris Brown, aka Mr. Pack Rat, had important information for SaddleBrooke Ranch residents during his recent stop at the Thursday Talks Series in La Hacienda Club. Rather than considering the pack rat as just another rodent that should be gotten rid of with poison, he emphasized that the pack rat is an important part of…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
SDB Rotary grants many wishes
Barbara Barr For the past 21 years, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke has been in the business of granting many wishes while they serve the children of our local and global community. Each year the club hosts the Fore For Kids Golf Tournament Fundraiser to help grant those wishes. The Fore For Kids Golf Tournament…
Sports, July 2019
SBWGA keeps active in our adult resort community
Jeanne Osterlund SBRWGA had a super fun and very busy month! In addition to our epic inaugural Member Guest Tournament (see separate article), we completed a Match Play tournament, Del Sud, Coyote Queen and a number of our ladies played in Home, Home and Home events at our neighboring communities. Here are some of the…
Sports, July 2019
Young at heart – living the life as active senior adults
Tim McCauley, SBRPA Membership Chair Now that I’m an aging baby boomer, I sometimes think back to my youthful perception of so-called “senior citizens.” My naive world view of “senior living” envisioned early dinners, card playing, shuffleboard and, for the more robust, leisurely rounds of golf or tennis. The contemporary term “active senior adults” would…
Generals, July 2019
Blood donation exceeds goals
Linda Shannon-Hills The turnout to donate blood for the American Red Cross continues to exceed our goals. SaddleBrooke Ranch has now held 10 drives in the last twenty months with a total of 374 units of blood. We are very proud of our participation to help with the significant blood shortage. Our contribution in…
Features, July 2019
How does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell Getting hot enough for you? I thought that since it’s too hot to spend much time in the sun, maybe we should spend some quality time in the shade planning a perennial garden. Perennials are reliable plants that bring you blossoms every year without fail. And the best part about them is that…