The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting its bimonthly Mental Health Focus at Santa Catalina Catholic Church at 14380 N. Oracle Road. The same program will be presented twice, so feel free to attend the one that best fits your schedule—Sept. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. or Sept. 25 from 6 to 8…
Category: September 2023
Features, September 2023
Thanks for the Signs!
The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch held their pet food drive on Aug. 1. The process started with posting signs 24 hours before the event. Lynn Baker of SBRanch Realty generously loaned the Divas her “open house” signs. Our pet food drive signs fit nicely over their signs, and we are even able to benefit from the red arrows already on…
Generals, September 2023
We Be Beaders Fundraiser Coming Soon
Roberta Bowers We Be Beaders (WBB) club announces a fundraiser event! Shop jewelry that’s all handmade by WBB club members. All (100%) of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. All items created and materials used for the artwork were donated by WBB club members. Save the dates and put us on your calendar! * Thursday, Sept. 21, in…
Generals, September 2023
Wreaths Across America 2023
Linda Nicholson In 1992, with the end of the holiday season approaching, the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine, found they had an excess of wreaths. They also found a very special use for them by placing them at Arlington Cemetery. By 2007, Wreaths Across America was organized. With the help of corporate sponsors, thousands…
Front Page, September 2023
Saddle Up! First Ride of the Fall Season
Rebecca Williams The SaddleBrooke Ranch Riding Group will have its first ride of the season on Saturday, Sept. 23. The ride will be with the wranglers of Rockin’ K Ranch starting at 9:30 a.m. Riders will enjoy the cool shade while heading down the Tanque Verde Wash. The location is about one hour from SaddleBrooke Ranch and…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Flagstaff and Its Three National Monuments
Linda Harvey Flagstaff, Ariz., is home to three national monuments (NM): Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki. While these monuments may be small and not well known, they are rich in archeological history as the land has been shared for 10,000 years by 13 Native American tribes. There are 3,000 archeological sites protected by these…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Holiday Velvet Scarves Class November 8
Dale Farland In July, instructor Mary Gavan held a class teaching the art of creating beautiful silk scarves. Everyone who took that class went home with two incredible, personal scarves. By popular demand, Mary is returning in time to teach another class for the holidays. This class will focus on velvet scarves and will be just…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Fall Spanish Class at the Ranch!
Español y Más, with instructor Judy Freeman, is again offering a Beginning Spanish class at the Ranch. This is your chance to jump in at the beginning or brush up on the skills you’ve already acquired. Start your path to conversation, and you might find yourself having a little fun along the way! The beginning…
Generals, September 2023
Pet Food Drive Results
Debora Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch came out to play a couple of hours of pickleball and then work the Aug. 1 pet food drive. The pickleball group’s generosity and hard work help to put on these events for the community. The pet food drive resulted in almost $1,000 donated to Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR). Food…
Front Page, September 2023
Tennis at the Ranch
Kathie Marshall The dog days of summer have been upon us, but there were bright moments for tennis enthusiasts throughout the unrelenting heat of July. Wimbledon 2023 provided riveting entertainment as viewers witnessed the sheer athleticism of professional tennis players on grass courts. The final matchup between the first breakthrough star of a new generation,…