Tove Pape The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving our writing skills. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the La Vista Room from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. After discussing a topic on how to improve our writing, we share excerpts from our own memoirs, essays,…
Category: October 2019
Sports, October 2019
SBR Pickleballers gather for a night out
More than 50 SaddleBrooke Ranch pickleballers enjoyed a Mexican dinner at Guadalajara Grill on Aug. 19.
Generals, October 2019
Medicare and Me: Scam news you can use
Leah Sugar Kari, certified medical representative (CMR) Yet another scam has wormed its way into the minds of Medicare beneficiaries, and it’s an important one. The scammer calls you and states that if you do not sign up and pay for genetic testing, that you will not receive your Medicare benefits. This particular scam was…
Sports, October 2019
SaddleBrooke Ranch’s Women’s Golf Association announces the July winner of the Coyote Queen Golf Tournament
CJ Kerley On July 23, the women golfers competed in the Coyote Queen Tournament, which is held every other month. Golfers can only win once within the year. The winner for July was Phyllis Pettijohn with a score of 41. Congratulations to Phyllis for a great round of golf! We want to thank our premier…
Generals, October 2019
Save the date for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Community Yard Sale October 12
Alex Baker The Community Yard Sale will be on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Shop and sell at this fall’s yard sale! Have your items priced and ready to sell at your home. You do not need to sign up or register. Don’t forget to get extra change.
Generals, October 2019
Oracle Fall Fiesta at St. Helen Parish – October 5
Maria Fischette Everyone is invited to the St. Helen’s Fall Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 5. The church opens at noon, with live music provided by the San Pedro River Band. Mass, officiated by Rev. Msgr. Ambrose Nwohu, begins at 1 p.m., followed by the blessing of the grounds. The kitchen, food, and game booths open at 2:30…
Features, October 2019
Word of the Month: Carillon
David Zapatka While traveling this summer on the Goldwing, I was fortunate to receive a private tour of Missouri State University’s Jane A. Meyer Carillon. Carillons are the world’s largest instruments, and this one is the largest of all those located in the U.S. Midwest. This carillon is made up of 48 bronze bells and…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Mahjongg Club sponsors fall tournament
Janelle Authur The SaddleBrooke Ranch Mahjongg Club will sponsor its third mahjongg tournament for residents on Thursday, Nov. 14. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Fall 2019 Mahjongg Tournament will follow the same format as the previous two, with three one-hour rounds of play, a break for lunch, and then two more one-hour rounds of play. Each round will consist of…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Rancheros dance to the music of the islands
Rebecca Williams The Rancheros Square Dancers joined their sister club, SaddleBrooke Squares, and danced to the sounds of the islands on Aug 15. Dancers dressed in their favorite “island theme” attire, from Hawaii and the Caribbean. The caller, Dean Singleton, had a great selection of music such as “Island Song” from Zack Brown Band, “Sloop John B” from the Beach…
Features, October 2019
How does Your Garden Grow
Louise Grabell I love gardening, but sometimes it’s so frustrating. I work very hard around the house (just ask my neighbors), and it seems I have to work even harder to get stuff done. Many times, I have gotten myself settled up in my flower garden (I say “up” because my flower beds are raised…