Debora Witten SaddleBrooke Ranch residents will soon have a new opportunity to stay active and healthy with a small-group outdoor training program led by certified fitness professional Karen King. Designed specifically for active adults, the program combines strength, balance, mobility, and functional fitness training in a supportive outdoor setting, with small class sizes that allow…
Debbie McGrady As we all know, time seems to pass more quickly with each passing year. We’ve completed our careers, raised our families, and now find ourselves enjoying retirement. At this stage of life we finally have an opportunity to focus on ourselves—whether that means traveling, pursuing a hobby, volunteering, or simply appreciating the gift…
Leslie Stewart Whether you are a novice or professional, there is always room to learn something new and engaging. Not only does this get your creative juices flowing, but it also provides help if needed and companionship with a group of friendly people! Please come to any of our Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon or Friday, 1-4…
Sue Fetters Our SBR Mudslingers pottery studio offers potential members a wonderfully thorough two–part introduction class exposing them to the fundamentals of clay, glazing, and our studio environment. In the first session, students dive into the art of hand-building. Under expert guidance, they learn to shape, sculpt, and join raw clay, applying these new skills…
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club Welcomes New Member Mike Frankovich Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club is thrilled to have yet another new member join its ranks! Club President Bob Lamar officially inducted Mike Frankovich at the club’s regular business meeting on May 7. Sponsored by current Rotarian Jack Stebe, Mike brings to the club…
Janelle Authur Ranch Western dancers celebrated the USA’s 250th birthday a few weeks early two steppin’ to the Country music of the Clear County Band on Friday, June 5. Dancers filled the Sol Ballroom floor from the first to last dance, with Western dancers from Tucson and the SaddleBrooke and Sun City Oro Valley Western…
Sharon Morris Did you know that if you learn the beginner line dance called the Electric Slide, you can dance it to over 20 different songs? The electric slide is taught in the Level 1 line dance class here at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). You may be familiar with the steps as it is popular at…
Featured at our May meeting was an excellent video showing national parks in the eastern U.S. These included Acadia, Cuyahoga Valley, New River Gorge, Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains, Congaree, Biscayne, and Everglades. Living in the western U.S. it is easy to be totally enthralled with the beauty and size of our parks in this part…
Mary Leben Women of Wine (WOW) hosted a wonderful event on May 21 to say goodbye to our favorite bartender, Crystal Rivera. Those in attendance participated in a meet your neighbor exercise to talk to different women other than those at their table. Kim Holmes donated three Arbonne raffle prizes to our event. We celebrated…
Mary (Twink) Gates Under a clear blue sky and a warm 96 degrees Fahrenheit, 28 members of the British Club gathered together at the home of Bob Zimdar and Twink Gates who were hosting Bocce Ball games and a potluck picnic on May 10. Moving on to the Bocce Ball courts, some enjoyed playing this…