Category: October 2023

SaddleBrooke Ranch Library Community Read

Nancy Carlson Your library is once again sponsoring a Community Read. There was a very positive response to the first event, and we hope you will join us this time as well. What: A Community Read happens when interested residents at SBR independently read the same book and then meet in person for discussion. When: Tuesday, Oct. 24,…

Fall Flu Vaccination Drive-Thru Clinics September 30 and October 28

Linda Shannon-Hills Once again, we are holding two different Flu Vaccination Drive-Thru Clinics at SaddleBrooke Ranch, on Sept. 30 and Oct. 28. Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) has teamed up again with Desert Life Pharmacy to provide our residents the ability to receive flu vaccines designed for seniors 65 and older, people younger than 65, and those with egg allergies. You will…

Celebration of Watercolor Art Show

Karen Brungardt It is time again for the “Celebration of Watercolor” art show, where several SaddleBrooke watercolor artists will showcase their original works! This one-day event is on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Topaz Room in the Arts & Crafts Center at the MountainView Clubhouse in SaddleBrooke. Follow the signs…

Bocce Club Summer Championship

Sheila Davidson The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Bocce Club summer league concluded on Aug. 30 with the championship game between Ballz & Dolls and Boccelero Bandits. The match went three games, even with the threat of a monsoon storm fast approaching. In the end, the Ballz & Dolls clinched the title by winning the rubber match. The summer…

SBR Women of Wine Gathering

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…

Newcomers Welcome Gathering October 12

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. It’s a new community, new state, new home … “Where do I find all the information to make settling into this community easier?” Come to…

Creative Cards and More!

The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Paper Crafters Club had a fun afternoon in August displaying handcrafted greeting cards, collages, shadow boxes, and jewelry for sale. SBR Paper Crafters meet every Monday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Creative Arts building. Stop by and see what’s happening! There will be a selection of greeting cards for sale each Monday.

Canvas & Cocktails: Halloween-Themed Painting Event

Dale Farland Everyone loves Canvas & Cocktails painting events with SBR resident Janice Mihora. Janice will once again be bringing her talent to this fun Halloween-themed painting event at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Room on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This Canvas & Cocktails class will be open to all SBR residents as…

Hole-in-One: Marge Rodgers Celebrates an Ace

Debbie Ferguson Congratulations to Marge Rodgers on her hole-in-one! This rookie reporter is here to give you the facts. It was a SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) league day, on Aug. 15. The hole was number 14. The spectators, also known as her foursome, were Alex Anna, Terri Movius, and Charlotte Graham. The spectators had…