Crystle Nehrmeyer, Superintendent Nov. 3 was a special day for several reasons. In the Oracle Elementary School District, this day will be remembered because it was the first time that representatives from BWS Architects, H2 Group Project Management, Chasse Building Team, and District Administration came together in the school library to discuss the design…
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Generals, November 2020
Unit Happenings: Competition Heats Up
Bob Authur For the fourth year in a row, the Unit 8A men held their annual golf tournament on Nov. 4 at the SaddleBrooke Ranch golf course. Five teams, consisting of 18 men in total, played in the tournament this year, squeezed between the very end of reseed operations and before the rescheduled Club Championship. As…
Generals, November 2020
Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Dec. 5
Linda Shannon-Hills With the pandemic challenges of keeping everyone safe, we have not been able to hold the Red Cross Blood Drive in the Ranch House Ballrooms. With new safety precautions, SBR will be able to hold the next blood drive on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 7 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. in the SBR Ranch…
Generals, November 2020
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
Becky Tolan: A Dedicated Kids’ Closet Volunteer Elizabeth Watson Becky Tolan said the decision to move to Arizona was one of the best decisions of her life. Part of that enthusiasm encompasses life in SaddleBrooke and the many opportunities to enjoy retirement while also helping others. Becky and her husband, Roger, moved from the Lakewood…
Generals, November 2020
SBR Memories Matter Team Walks for a Cure
Camille Esterman The desire to continue their daughter Michelle’s fight against a dreadful disease motivated Florence and Ross Messer to promote the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Michelle lost her life at age 52, four-years after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Restrictions due to COVID-19 led to the cancellation of the official Arizona walk in Tucson,…
Generals, November 2020
“Winter Hardy Cactus” for Online Community Education
Zann Wilson Your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners invite you to join us for an online Community Education program with our long-time friend and frequent presenter, Mark Sitter, owner of B and B Cactus Farm on East Speedway. Join the free Zoom webinar program on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. where Mark will discuss “Winter Hardy…
Generals, November 2020
What’s New Around SaddleBrooke Ranch!
Murphy Kulasa, Marketing Manager New Amenity Opens Ed’s Dogs is now open! If you’re looking for a fun place to grab a quick bite after a friendly tennis match, a good workout at La Hacienda Club, or a golf outing, make sure to check out this newest casual dining option. For more information on Ed’s…
Generals, November 2020
Where It Began
Ann Vernon, Foundation Board Member “Where it began, I can’t begin to knowing, but then I know it’s growing strong,” sang Neil Diamond in his epic song “Sweet Caroline”. Unlike the famous singer, those responsible for forming the Oracle School Foundation knew exactly where it began … and indeed, it is still growing strong. The…
Generals, November 2020
Master Gardeners Presents Gardening in the Desert
Linda Vautrin-Hale No time like the present to save your spot for the Master Gardeners Lecture Series, Springtime Gardening in the Desert. This is a new series of talks to be held on Wednesdays in February 2021 via Zoom. Lectures are free. These lectures are designed to resolve basic gardening issues along with gaining new knowledge about…
Generals, November 2020
Did You Know?
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch HOA provides the residents of the Ranch many services you may not know are available to you. Darcy Riddle is your assistant, located at the front desk in the lobby of La Hacienda Club. She is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to assist with your…