Janelle Authur Looking for an opportunity to do a little honky tonkin’ without leaving the Ranch? Bring your partner, come on down, and join the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Social Dance Club’s Western dancers as we gear up for another fall of live Country music and dancing. On Friday, Sept. 5, the club welcomes the ever-popular…
Category: September 2025
September 2025, Generals
Oracle Schools Foundation – September 2025
What Do You Know About Making Wine? Ann Vernon Maybe not as much as you think! Recently, eight guests were treated to an incredible immersion into the world of wine by David and Kathleen Eaton, owners of a boutique winery located in The Preserve. The Eatons, formerly from Seattle, walked their guests through the entire…
September 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – September 2024
Speedo-Palooza-Thong Pete Watson It’s the Dog Days of Summer, when the monsoons are a no-show, so it’s time to break out your Speedos and Thongs and throw a Pool Party! The Buffoon Patrol, also known as the Activity Committee, plied several residents of Unit 16B with copious amounts of Jägermeister until one of them unwittingly…
September 2025, Generals
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to stop drinking, there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…
September 2025, Generals
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary – September 2025
This Quilt Sale Will Have You in Stitches! Christianne Dettmann You and EYE shouldn’t NEEDLE lot of prodding to HEAD to the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club’s first-ever QUILT SALE on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and Wednesday, Oct. 29! In fact, why not PIN those dates to your calendar now, because they will be upon us all…
September 2025, Generals
Discover Unique Finds and Embrace Fall at Golden Goose!
Ron Peck As summer gracefully transitions into fall, the Golden Goose Thrift Shop invites you to explore our treasure trove nestled in the heart of Catalina. With the arrival of cooler days, our shop is bursting with gently used clothing, furniture, floral arrangements, household goods, and more, all curated to help you embrace the autumn…
September 2025, Generals
Wreaths Across America
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 their live beautiful wreaths. They found a very special use for them by placing them on graves at Arlington Cemetery. By 2007, Wreaths Across America was organized. In 2024, with…
September 2025, Generals
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new residents moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our…
September 2025, Generals
Travel Talk Tuesday Is Back and We’re Going to the South Pacific
Arlene Wong Travel Talk Tuesday (TTT) was created during 2024 by SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents for the benefit and enrichment of other SBR residents. It is an informal club (we do not collect dues) and currently we have well over 200 members. Residents can learn about our presentations by accessing Team Reach, SBR Facebook and…
September 2025, Generals
‘Five Shorts With Shortcake’ Auditions for Fall Production
Connie Ward Auditions for Community Circle Players (CCP) Five Shorts With Shortcake—a production of five plays, that range from 8 to 30 minutes—will be held Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 15 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom West. Please plan to attend both days, and feel free to audition for…