The Golden Goose Thrift Shop has long been a repository for unique vintage, antiques, heirlooms, rarities, and curiosities! Customers, collectors, and dealers have availed themselves of these exciting offerings, so much so that it was decided to turn this event into an annual occurrence! Please mark your calendars and join us for our much-anticipated 7th…
Category: October 2024
Sports, October 2024
A Chicago-Based Putting Group
Pat Albu Every week at Ranchette Putters, we pick numbers to determine which of the 18 putting holes we will each start on. Recently, at hole number 6, there were four women who originally hailed from the Chicago area. It was an unusual but fun occurrence! This is one of the great things about the…
October 2024, Features
Ranch Riders Visit San Manuel’s “Motorcycle Museum”
John Atwell Bill Wells organized a ride to the JWJ “Motorcycle Museum” in San Manuel, which is one man’s collection of 75+ motorcycles. The owner, Parrish Traweek, shows his collections of bikes and donated bikes. He is from a family of longtime motorcycle enthusiasts. There were all kinds of bikes and displays going back to…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
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, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: To Take Your Game to New Heights, You Must Be a Well-Rounded Player
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool When coaching students to improve their games, I emphasize that players must improve and perform well in many different areas of their games. Over the years I have competed against many very good players in tournaments. The players who I feared the most are the ones that were well-rounded and very…
October 2024, Front Page
Nature’s Way: Fall Color in Our Own Backyard
Gerry Tietje The Sept. 22nd equinox ushered in a new season where longer days have given way to longer nights and thankfully much cooler temperatures. Monsoon rains have stopped, burgundy “apples” adorn prickly pear cacti, and pods on Soaptree yucas have dispersed their seeds. As the earth’s axis tilts further away from the sun in…
October 2024, Front Page
Sports Activities at the Ranch!
Deb McGiboney There are so many “sports activities” here at the Ranch, it may be hard to just choose one. So why not try out several to see what suits you! The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) was founded in late 2011. The purpose of the SBRTA is to stimulate and maintain interest in tennis;…
October 2024, Generals
100th Anniversary Screening “The Mine with the Iron Door” with Live Music
Edward Larsen A 100th anniversary screening of the silent film “The Mine with the Iron Door” will occur in Oracle on Oct. 5 and 6. Both screenings are a collaboration of the Oracle Historical Society, Triangle L Ranch, and the Oracle Piano Society. The silent film was based on a popular book by Harold Bell…
October 2024, Generals
Congressman Juan Ciscomani to Visit Desert Life Pharmacy!
Melanie Einbund and Brianne Spaeth Join us on Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. at Desert Life Pharmacy located at 63675 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. Suite S, SaddleBrooke. You are invited to come, listen, and participate in this important event! Why is Congressman Juan Ciscomani coming? To understand and learn from us, the community, and the issues…
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…