Category: August 2018

Women On Our Own

Liz Boyd WOOO is for single women living in SaddleBrooke and the Ranch who want to stay busy and have fun. Our activities include: Breakfast and Books: The WOOO book club meets at 9:00 a.m. on the fourth Friday of every month from January to October. Our club meets at the Mesquite Grill to enjoy breakfast…

A labor of love

Do you have an interest in learning how to quilt but you don’t have a clue of where to begin? Then please keep reading! When I received a call from my daughter Kati about making a tee shirt quilt for her husband, I didn’t know how to respond. I had made baby quilts 40 years…

May the 4th be with you! Unit 4B hosts pancake breakfast

Camille Esterman Red, white and blue tablecloths, American flag banners and a handmade patriotic quilt decorated Cheryl and Patrick Murray’s garage, as they hosted the third 4th of July pancake breakfast in Unit 4-B. Neighbors arrived in festive clothing, carrying delicious goodies to share—egg casseroles, quiches, caramelized bacon, fruit platters, hot cinnamon rolls, muffins and…

SBRMGA upcoming special events

  Tom Graham The Men’s Golf Association continues to present events that appeal to existing and new members. This year a new event is being scheduled. It is a FedX styled event. Points won throughout the year will be tallied with the top 48 eligible to compete in this special event. The event will be…

Save the date for fall Mah Jongg tournament

  Gail Latimer Several SBR residents who have been to Mah Jongg (MJ) tournaments thought it would be fun to have one here at the Ranch—just for residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch. So, we have started to plan. Our first SBR MJ tournament, sponsored by the MJ club, will be held on Thursday, November 8 at…

Beginning meditation class starts August 22

  Carol Emerson Join meditation teacher and ordained Kriya Yoga initiate and swami, Carol Emerson, for a three-week introductory meditation class that will set you up for your own personal practice. You probably have heard about the benefits of meditation (like how it can reduce stress, improve your health, prevent disease and, last but not…

Guest speakers highlight Republican Club meetings

Carol Sorensen Every third Monday has been an exciting, informative and always fun afternoon for the Republicans of SaddleBrooke Ranch! We welcome all Republicans and Independents to attend. You will meet the candidates for election in the Primary and also our elected officials. Informative speakers have been the highlight of our meetings this election season.…

Citizens Awareness Forum

Thomas Sorensen SaddleBrooke Ranch’s Citizens Awareness Forum celebrated Flag Day by hearing from many patriotic Arizona organizations in our area. Tryon County NY Militia, Lt. Col. Gerrit Gysbert (aka SBR resident Thomas Sorensen in the uniform of his Revolutionary War ancestor) was Flag Bearer of our Stars and Stripes accompanied by Dr. Rudy Byrd of…

Homes and volunteers sought for 2019 SBCO Home Tour

  Nancy McCluskey-Moore The upcoming annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) home tour, like last year, will focus on remodeled homes. The 2018 tour was so well received, events committee members decided to offer SaddleBrooke residents another opportunity see how their neighbors have adapted their homes for open concept living, improved storage or additional space to…