Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, US The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will resume its monthly meetings on Oct. 19, 2024. This luncheon meeting will be held at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Grill beginning at 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be CMC member retired Colonel Martin J. Lenzini, U.S.…
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October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Celebrating Three Years of Dancing Till the Boots Come Off
Janelle Authur Western dancers brought their toe-tappin’, boot stompin’, heel pounding skills to the Sol Ballroom dance floor on Sept. 6 as the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Social Dance Club celebrated three years of monthly Western dances at the Ranch. Almost 90 dancers enjoyed the Classic Country music of Anthony Taylor Jr. and the Good Ol’…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Long Arm Sewing Machine
Debora Witten SaddleBrooke Ranch has a long arm sewing machine in its quilting room in the Arts and Crafts Building. This is a sewing machine used to sew together a quilt top, quilt batting, and quilt backing into a finished quilt. This machine here at the Ranch puts our quilting residents at an advantage. Here…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
SBRWOW Will Meet October 17
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW) hosted Ellyn Biggs on Aug. 15, 2024. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sales of her handmade Resin and gifts went to the Ollie Foundation/Childhood Cancer. At this event she raised $400. Thank you to all who attended this event for this wonderful cause.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2024
Pet Portraits Class Back By Popular Demand
Patti West If you missed the previous class in June, you have another chance to create a beautiful watercolor painting of your favorite fluffy friend! In this two-week course given by instructor Rachel Linnemeier, you will learn how to transfer your reference photo to paper, find bright colors within your image, slowly build your image…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Glasshoppers Hop Into Fall
Claudia Knauss When I first came to Saddlebrook Ranch (SBR) and began searching for a club to join, everyone I asked for recommendations said, “Try Glasshoppers first!” “Why?” “Because everyone there seems to be having so much fun!” Soon after, I experienced the fun firsthand, and I continue to marvel at the warmth and enthusiasm…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
SBR National Parks Club—Hiking the Grand Canyon
Ellyn Biggs and Linda Harvey This summer the National Parks Club put a focus on our members to share their experiences in our national parks with the group and interested SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents. On Aug. 12 the last of the series was presented. SaddleBrooke Ranch resident Charles Hester discussed hiking in the Grand Canyon.…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
The One and Only!
Debora Witten The Ranch now offers an evening Aqua Zumba class each monday night at 6:30 p.m. The class is instructed by Kim Denny. This class is for people who still work or people who missed their morning aerobics class. Come out and try it—it’s a great way to end the day.
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Art Club Classes – October 2024
Popular Class Canvas and Cocktails Returns October 9 Dale Farland Kicking off the classes this fall will be the return of Canvas and Cocktails by SBR resident Janice Mihora. She has designed a new picture for everyone to paint while they enjoy their favorite beverage and the company of new and existing friends. This will…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Rotary Club – October 2024
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary: Repurposing for a Purpose Christianne Dettmann The old adage, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” is often traced back to the Roman poet Lucretius and reminds us that we all have different tastes and different needs. It also encourages us to repurpose, rather than trash, those useful things we no longer…