Jim Hoagland I have been fortunate to travel the world for birding to places such as the Peruvian Amazon, Costa Rica, Spain, Alaska, Peru, Galapagos, Africa, Europe, and Belize. In Belize. I saw my “spark bird,” the trogon, which started me on my path to becoming a full-time birder. We just returned from another trip…
Joann Ramsey A community support group can help caregivers gain education, support, and connect with other caregivers of those with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other types of dementia. Although dementia mainly affects older people, the good news is it isn’t a normal part of ageing. As we age, many of us…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Dian Gowen Many residents at the Ranch are always making items for family and friends, but there comes a time when you have overwhelmed them with your creative items. Many of us in the sewing clubs discovered a Tucson group called Mending Souls and we were amazed at all the great work…
Melanie Einbund Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) trusts that our members and friends are looking forward to the Jewish High Holy Days. IJSS will be having in-person services for Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown, Sept. 6) and Yom Kippur (begins at sundown, Sept. 15). IJSS members will be sent the High Holiday schedule…
Linda Shannon-Hills Overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch? New community, new state, new home—where do I find all the information to make settling into this new community easier? Join the Newcomers Welcome Program for the next webinar on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Send an email to Linda Shannon-Hills at…
David Zapatka Is Pickleball a Good Bet? The Pickleball Players Association (PPA) and Genius Sports, a publicly-traded sports data and tech company, recently announced a long-term deal that sets the stage for sports betting in pickleball. Can you imagine walking into one of our local casinos, hearing raucous cheers and seeing a pickleball match on…
Karen Brungardt Intro To Alcohol Inks Sept. 16, 1 to 4 p.m. Instructor: Karen Brungardt Discover the thrill of using vibrant colors to learn the basics and complete a project in class. This medium is fun and colorful for eye-catching paintings, making cards, doing abstracts, and other fun projects. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for…
Debbie Witten Karen and her husband, Steve Bellinger, have lived in Saddlebrook Ranch for almost two years. They both enjoy pickleball and you can find them on the courts both in the morning and in the evening. After playing pickleball, Karen and Steve can be found eating their homemade pickles. Their pickles are a little…
Save the Date for 2021 SBCO Home Tour Nancy McCluskey-Moore The 2021 SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) home tour, which will focus on remodeled homes, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13. The 2018 and 2019 tours were so well received (the 2020 tour was cancelled due to the pandemic), the events committee decided to host…
Melanie and Douglas Sedam Looking to make some major home improvements? Consider a cash-out refinance. Refinancing is a low-interest way to get tax-free cash for remodeling your kitchen and/or bathrooms, putting in a pool, or adding a casita. Let us look at an example. Say you bought your home for $500,000, but you now believe…