David Zapatka July’s WOTM word, “eggcorn,” resulted in a flurry of reader comments. “Just read your article in the Pioneer Press about eggcorns, and it made me chuckle. I didn’t realize they were called eggcorns, but I’ve encountered a few of the same “slip of the ears.” One that always annoys me is when people say ‘It’s…
Category: September 2022
September 2022
Newcomers Welcome Gathering Thursday, September 1
Linda Shannon-Hills Overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR)? New community, new state, new home … where do you find all the information to make settling into this new community easier? Join the Newcomers Welcome Program for an in-person gathering on Thursday, Sept. 1, starting at 3 p.m. We are meeting in the Sol Ballroom…
September 2022
Red Cross Blood Drive on Sept. 24
Tina Fugleberg and Linda Shannon-Hills Join the SaddleBrooke Ranch Red Cross Blood Drive and help save lives! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. That’s why SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on Sept. 24, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Ranch…
September 2022
Madaras Gallery Presents ‘Sunflowers in Bloom’
Visit Madaras Gallery Tuesday, Sept. 1 through Friday, Sept. 30 and experience ‘Sunflowers in Bloom.’ Diana Madaras celebrates the vibrant and natural beauty of sunflowers in a way that is beautiful and joyful. During this month-long event, Diana’s colorful sunflower paintings will fill the gallery. Madaras Gallery is located at 3035 N. Swan and open six…
September 2022
You’ve Got a Friend
Alison Haney Are you new to the Ranch and looking to connect with others who live in the community? Have you been here a month or two and need to take a little break from the tasks of moving, unpacking, and settling in? Or have you called the Ranch home for a while and feel…
September 2022
Academic Gains in the Oracle Elementary School District
Crystle Nehrmeyer, Superintendent Arizona public school students demonstrated their knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics during the spring 2022 administration of Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment. We are proud to share with our community that the data collected by the assessment shows that our students at Mt. Vista K-8 School are making academic gains and are recovering academically…
September 2022
September at the Golden Goose
Fall in love with the Golden Goose Thrift Shop all over again this September! After the long, hot summer, quench your thirst for treasure hunting adventure, Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.! This fall, the Goose has more merchandise coming in than ever, and…
September 2022
Orbitel Delivers Faster Internet with Speeds Up to 1G
Orbitel Communications is proud to announce that it has launched a new faster internet service. The company’s new network delivers speeds up to 1G to your home, with no contracts or data caps. Choose from 150Mbps, 300Mbps, 600Mbps, and 1G (1,000Mbps) speeds. “We understand how important a reliable internet connection is, so we built a…
September 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Real Pickleball Story
David Zapatka Many people believe pickleball was named after founder Joel Pritchard’s dog who was named Pickles. Not true! Joel Pritchard’s son, Frank, recently came clean about the real reason the sport was named pickleball. It was a hot July afternoon on Bainbridge Island, Wash., in 1965 and 13-year-old Frank Pritchard was bored. He whined…
September 2022
Using Essential Oils in the Laundry Room
JoAnne Gaudioso Doing laundry may not always be the most exciting way to spend your time, but it is a task everyone has to face on a weekly or perhaps even daily basis. You can enhance your laundry routine with the cleansing power of essential oils along with a few handy tips. When words like…