Brianne Spaeth, pharmacist with Desert Life Pharmacy, has worked closely with SaddleBrooke Ranch in helping to keep our residents healthy and vaccinated. Recently, she was nominated for Preceptor of the Year by the University of Arizona. This is an award given to outstanding teachers and great pharmacy role models. In April 2022, the Arizona Pharmaceutical…
Category: July 2022
Generals, July 2022
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network: Who Are We? What Are We All About?
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. While we are not a shelter facility, our mission is to facilitate adoptions through various rescue groups and shelters, as well as assist in pet placement through adoptions and rehoming. Our volunteers raise funds or collect pet supplies and food through events such as…
Generals, July 2022
Unit Happenings
First Happy Hour for Unit 2 Leslie Gordon Unit 2, one of the first sections built at the Ranch, met for the first time on May 16 for happy hour. We had a great time and will do it again in the fall. Unit 4B—‘Happy Gilmore’ Steals the Scene Camille Esterman Who doesn’t fondly remember…
Front Page, July 2022
SBCO and Ranchers Promote Reading with Bookcases and Books
Nancy McCluskey-Moore First grade students at Ray School in Kearny receive a handmade bookcase and at least two books. Each child annually receives an additional two books (through the third grade) to store in their bookcases. The Rotary Club of Kearny started this program to encourage young students to read, since many come from homes…
Generals, July 2022
Past and New California Club Members Gathering
Good news! The club is getting back together and we are planning our long-awaited mix and mingle event. Please save the date of Oct. 6. On Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. we will be coming together for a happy hour gathering on the Event Patio behind the Ranch House Grill. We will be enjoying appetizers,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
New Clergy, Interesting and Informative Websites, and Remembering
Late spring, as it turns to summer, is supposed to be calmer, restful, and free of excitement. Not so at Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS). Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, who is rejoining us as our Rabbi, was aware of the need for a cantorial soloist and accompanist. Talk about the cavalry coming to the rescue—Rabbi Seltzer identified…
Front Page, July 2022
Ranch Dancers—Boot Scootin’ and Stetsons
Janelle Authur Ranch residents donned their jeans, boots, and cowboy hats on June 10 for a sizzling summer evening dancing to the live music of Patrick Rayl and the .357 Band. The Sol Ballroom reverberated with boot scootin’ as 60-plus dancers filled the dance floor. Dancers wearing cowboy hats were eligible for the evening’s raffle, so…
Generals, July 2022
Editorial Reminder
Hello SaddleBrooke Ranch submitters! This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the August edition is July 13 by 4 p.m. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or try our new submission website: robsonpublishing.com/editorial.
Sports, July 2022
SBRMGA 2022 Member Member Tournament
Tom Graham May 18 and 19 graced our SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) tournament with bright sun, fast true greens, moderate temperatures, buzzing bees, and fairways anxious for our 96 competitors to tee it up. The Member-Member, a two-man team competition, consisted of four distinct 9-hole formats. Day one front nine was a 1 best…
Generals, July 2022
Red Cross Blood Drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch on July 16
Linda Shannon-Hills and Tina Fugleberg We would like to welcome Tina Fugleberg to the SBR Red Cross Blood Drive as our future leader. Linda Shannon-Hills will work with Tina to get up to speed on managing the SBR drives. Additional volunteers are Troy Fugleberg, Roxanne Watson, and Pete Watson. We also have a set of volunteers…