Florence Messer For the past three years, dozens of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents have joined together to walk here at SaddleBrooke Ranch in support of the Walk To End Alzheimer’s Disease and raised more than $30,000! All our efforts are starting to pay off—a new drug has recently been approved and has been reported to slow the…
JoAnne Gaudioso Lavender is often referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife of Essential Oils” because of its usefulness and popularity. Lavender is widely considered a must-have essential oil because of its versatility. It’s been used and cherished for centuries because of its unmistakable aroma and myriad of benefits. Ancient Egyptians and Romans used lavender…
Jeff Kaczmarek * Sept. 14: Using Your Mac * Sept. 27: Ten Tips for Better Photography The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Technology Club is also planning classes for late summer and early fall on cloud services, color photography tips, and AI graphics, as well as a Windows Special Interest Group meeting. Please consult the Tech Club website (www.sbrtechnology.club) for…
Deb McGiboney Deb McGiboney and Susie Morrill invite fellow women wine lovers to a nonmembership dues gathering of SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW). We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Ranch House Grill Sol Ballroom. There is a $1 cash-only admission fee. Our next SBRWOW event is Thursday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 5…
The Golden Goose Thrift Shop receives everything from antique and comical tree ornaments to solemn religious statues to New Year’s noisemakers and all decorations in between. Christmas items are on sale year-round, but mark your calendar for October, when Christmas trees of every size and shape will be available. Every holiday is represented at the Goose, and…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Ed Ehrman Emergencies can happen at any time, even at the Ranch. Are you ready to respond? You are invited to attend an informational presentation and discussion from the SaddleBrooke Ranch Community Emergency Preparedness Task Force on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom. We have invited the Pinal…
Deb McGiboney POP is hot at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association. The warm weather this summer hasn’t kept the POPATEERS from having POP Tennis fun on the tennis courts! Come join the POPATEERS on Thursday mornings on courts 5 and 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. Whether you are new to POP or an active POP player, we welcome all players. If you…
Johnny Henson Here are some of the main differences between a feel player and a mechanical player. A feel player mainly thinks their body will do the right thing at the right time. They are not always conscious about what they do, or even how they do it. They come across as being more relaxed and…
Linda Shannon-Hills You are loving our wonderful community, but do you know all that is available to you as a new resident? Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). It’s a new community, a new state, a new home. You might be wondering, “Where do I find all the information to make settling into…
Social Dinkers play each Tuesday night and watch the sunset over the pickleball courts. Front row, from left to right, are: Elizabeth Mastro, Darlynn Nero, Jeanne Nordstrom, and Kara Petersen. Back row, from left to right, are: Mardiece Patrick, Cathy Kauffman, Brenda Wright, Deb Wieczorek, Jacqui Fancher, and Karen Derdzinske. (Photo by Debora Witten)