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…
Category: September 2022
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…
September 2022
Cool Dancing on a Hot Arizona Night
Janelle Authur Want to stay cool while two-steppin’ to your favorite Western songs? Ranch Western dancers simply traded their jeans for shorts and skirts along with their cowboy boots at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Social Dance Club’s monthly Western dance on Friday, July 22, in the Sol Ballroom. The club planned a hiatus for July,…
September 2022
U.S. Military History: U.S. Flag Folding—Part 1 of 2
Ross Dunfee While not officially adopting a flag at the time of the Declaration of Independence, the “Continental Colors” (aka the “Grand Union” flag), has historically been referred to as the first national flag of the United States. That flag has a striking resemblance to the British East India Company (1707-1801), where the canton resembles…
Sports, September 2022
Team Member on the Move!
Deb McGiboney On July 18, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association held their private skill ratings. James Cox achieved his 3.0 rating. Congratulations James, we are all very proud of you!
Sports, September 2022
Corky Mansmith Makes a Hole-in-One
July 5, 2022, was Corky Mansmith’s lucky day. She aced her tee shot on hole number 2 of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club course. Corky drove the ball 132 yards onto the green and into the hole, using her 7 iron. Teammates Anne Terrell, Lori Eby, and Vickie Thomson witnessed the event and celebrated with…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
SBR Art Club Hosted First “Art Jam” for Club Members
Lisa Friedman As a benefit of being a member of the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club, more than 25 members of the club came to our first “Art Jam” event. It was called “Wild and Wonderful Media” and it was held on Aug. 8 in the Art Room. Art Jam is a new concept for our…
Generals, September 2022
Christmas Carols—From Whence Did They Come?
Save the date—the Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) Women’s Ministry cordially invites you, your friends, and neighbors to attend the 18th Advent Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 2, in the HOA TWO Ballroom. The presentation “Christmas Carols—From Whence Did They Come?” will shed light on the origin and history of some of your favorite Christmas carols.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
3rd Annual Mixed Sticks Tournament
On July 18, 56 golfers from the ladies and men’s leagues teed it up for some team competition. The format was a Ryder Cup match-play format with a Blue team and a Red team competing for honors (and prizes!). The teams had an equal number of men and women, and each twosome was one man and…