Category: July 2022

SBRWGA Welcomes New Members

Beth Chamberlin In early May, Jeanne Jensen hosted a meeting at her home to welcome new members to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Womens’ Golf Association (SBRWGA). Jeanne is the head of the Membership Committee. She and her committee do their best to make the new members feel welcome. The new members who attended the meeting were…

Ohio Club Enjoys a Personal Pizza Night!

Karen Lanning Sixteen members of the Ohio Club enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Nonna Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria on May 23. A warm shout-out to Joanne Oliver who did most of the leg work setting up the event. The owners of the restaurant, Frank and Angelina Palazzolo, were attentive hosts and made the evening relaxing…

Madaras Gallery Presents ‘Wildlife of the Southwest’

Saturday, July 1, through Sunday, July 31, the Madaras Gallery presents a ‘Wildlife of the Southwest’ collection. Diana Madaras’ two great loves are animals and creating art. In this collection, Diana captures the beautiful spirit of our native wildlife. Experience joy and color through the amazing creatures of the Southwest. Madaras Gallery is located at 3035 N.…

SBRMGA May 2022 Hole-in-One

Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) recognizes its members’ achievements during competitive rounds of golf. In the month of May, Dennis Johnson recorded a hole-in-one on hole number 14. On the tee, 121 yards from the pin with the wind blowing, Dennis grabbed a 9 iron. With a silky-smooth swing that would…

Military History: Women in War

Ross Dunfee Women have been participants in war since time began. In colonial days women used firearms to protect home, property, and loved ones. During the Revolution, Civil War, World Wars, and multiple other skirmishes, women often fought quietly alongside male comrades, but not as part of the uniformed services. During WWII able-bodied men were…

Pickleball Board of Directors and Committee Chairs Are Hard at Work

Jeff Smith While you may have been playing pickleball, your board of directors and committee chairpersons were hard at work. The occasion was a recent monthly meeting of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association board at the La Hacienda Club. Your board of directors—Kim Ahlgrim-Heine, president; Debbie Witten, vice president; CJ Utecht, director of events; and Milan…

Using Essential Oils for Our Fur Babies

JoAnne Gaudioso We love our cats and dogs. They’re part of the family, and we want them to be healthy. Many of us use essential oils as a natural way of supporting ourselves every day, so of course we want natural solutions for our fur babies as well! Remember, essential oils have not been specifically…

MOAA News

LT William Myers, CEC USN Former The Catalina Mountains Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its most recent meeting on Saturday, May 21, at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CAPT Chuck Vaughan, President, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current…

SBR Art Club Scheduling Additional Classes

Dale Farland It is exciting to announce that the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club Beginner Drawing Class I filled up almost immediately upon announcement. The instructor, Lisa Friedman, is teaching another Beginner Drawing Class I. Plus, she will teach a Beginner Drawing Class II for those who want to continue or simply join the class…