David Zapatka Are you getting tired of playing the bangers? They have one strategy, hit the ball as hard as they can. They rarely hit third shot drop shots. What can you do? There are two options. The first is the punch volley, a volley hit hard and deep. The second is the soft volley,…
Category: September 2020
Generals, September 2020
Committed to Delivering as Promised
Linda Lyon, President of the Oracle School District Governing Board The Oracle School District Governing Board and other district leaders have been working hard to move ahead with both the bond projects and preparation for the new school year, one which promises to be anything but normal. Several months of work came together at the July…
Generals, September 2020
Biosphere 2 Reopens with Special Nighttime Driving Tour
John Adams, Media Contact After temporarily halting tours due to COVID-19, visitors will again have the opportunity to visit Biosphere 2, designated as one of “50 must see wonders of the world” by LIFE Magazine. Beginning August 7, Biosphere 2 will open its gates to the public with a special treat: during a self-guided tour…
Generals, September 2020
Happy Birthday Ed Robson!
Celebrating 90 years.
Front Page, September 2020
Macho Nacho Man
Joy Hellard After dealing with COVID-19, enduring the endless Bighorn Fire, and facing dire warnings of migrating Murder Hornets, the Ranch residents of 16B definitely welcomed a reason to smile. Pete and Roxanne Watson, founders of our pre-COVID social events, unknowingly provided us with a fun “socially distant get-together” with the introduction of their new…
Generals, September 2020
September Calendars
Alex Baker, Administrative Assistant There are no September community calendar events scheduled at this time. For the most recent SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) COVID-19 updates, please check the SBR HOA website announcement page or keep a lookout for SBR email updates.
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Fine Arts Guild Upcoming Classes
Karen Brungardt, President, SBFAG The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild (SBFAG) has started up art classes again! Even though our selection is more limited at this time due to the current pandemic, we have an interesting selection of classes offered. As always, full class descriptions are available on our website, along with registration forms. All classes…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Ranch Woodworkers Build Bookcases for Kids … Again
Steve Groth SaddleBrooke Community Outreach has long had a program buying books for kids at the Ray Elementary School in Kearny. Last year, we added bookshelves for the kids, and Ranch woodworkers stepped up and built them as they have—again. Ron Gustafson, Jeff Hansen, Barry Milner, Scott Saxson, and Dan Carter, worked nights at the…
Front Page, September 2020
SBRWGA Enjoys “Monsoon Fling” Golf Event
Carol Mihal On the beautiful, sunny, and toasty summer day of August 11, over 40 lady golfers set out to play in our “Monsoon Fling” event. This team game (with an A, B, C, and D player on each team) used the “Cha-Cha-Cha” format, where the one best net score of the team is used…
Generals, September 2020
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
2020 Annual Walkathon Canceled Nancy McClusky-Moore Since 1997, hundreds of SaddleBrookers have joined in SaddleBrooke Community Outreach’s (SBCO) signature fundraising event, the Annual SBCO Walkathon. The funds raised through sponsorships and registrations are used to provide a multitude of opportunities for kids residing in the Copper Corridor to succeed. Annually, SBCO touches the lives of…