Category: November 2016

SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk – Saturday, November 19

A display of artwork by a SaddleBrooke Ranch artist

The fourth annual SBR ARTwalk will be on Saturday, November 19, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., an open-studio tour to introduce SaddleBrooke Ranch residents to the talented artists that live within our community. The event invites SaddleBrooke Ranch residents to stroll or cart to the various artists’ studio or space to meet the…

“Be True to your School” Pickleball social play day

The group of 46 players

Mary Stolze The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association kicked off the college football season with “Be True to your School” social play on Friday, September 9. With hats and hands over hearts the evening began with the singing of the National Anthem. Marching band music could be heard on all courts as fight songs played. The…

Alzheimer’s Association presentation

Nan Nasser Plan to attend a special presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association entitled “Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease.” Family and friends are welcome to join us on Tuesday, December 6, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 14240 N. Oracle Road in Catalina. The phone number…

Save the Date! Jerry Nelson at CCSB

Jerry Nelson

Carol Thompson Once again Internationally celebrated concert pianist Jerry Nelson will perform at Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) on Sunday, December 18, at 8:30 a.m. in the DesertView Theatre. Jerry has established himself as one of the world’s premiere performers having performed on all continents. He has teamed up with Dino and Anthony Burger and…

Used iPads needed

Elise Grimes Last year the Education Committee tutors started an experiment using iPad tablets to help fourth and fifth grade students learn math. They found that using the traditional methods including flash cards to teach multiplication and division in groups of nine or 10 students was not progressing very well. Working with the school administrators…

Communication Today

Q – I understand Orbitel has 100% digital TV signals. I have an HD TV set. Am I receiving my channels in high definition automatically? A – Having an HD TV set is only the first step to enjoying the amazing crystal-clear pictures and movie-theater quality sound of high definition. The next step is contacting…

DesertView Cinema

The Legend of Tarzan PG-13, November 8 at 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Love & Friendship PG, November 15 at 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Eddie The Eagle PG-13, November 22 at 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Hunt For The Wilderpeople PG-13, November 29 at 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Programs are subject to change. Please check our website for the latest…

SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters’ new member coffee

New members, left to right: Carol Thompson, Gwen Dossett, Georgeann Becker, Linda Whittington, Greta Von Wrangel, Janet Mastro, Susan Mason and Angela Gothard

Carol Thompson Recently the SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters Board held a new member coffee to better acquaint us to all the club has to offer. We were treated to delicious pastries and fruit while we learned more about the history and opportunities this group has for us. Club founder Kris Holmes told of how the Paper…

Ranch Roots Genealogy clinic

On Monday, November 28, we will again host our twice yearly Discover Your Roots clinic. The purpose of the clinic is to provide individual assistance and resources to SBR community members who are beginning or continuing their quest to find their ancestors and build their family trees. Whether it’s some hand-written notes of known ancestors…

Small Slams Bridge Club continues with their Slam teaching program

The class with Barb Feeley Sullenger teaching

Joyce Honorof and Barbara Starrett As part of our monthly Thursday teaching program, Barbara Feeley Sullenger, SaddleBrooke’s popular American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Gold Life Master bridge teacher, has already taught two classes. On September 15 she presented a class on “Preempts – Responses in Competition” and on October 6 a class on “2-Suited Hands:…