Jan Martin Attention SaddleBrooke singles! The SBR Singles Club provides an opportunity for SBR singles to meet n’ greet each other every month. We normally get together on the third Saturday of each month from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Ranch House event patio. In the event of poor weather, we move inside. Just…
Category: November 2021
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Pinal County’s Water Future
Matthew Nelson and Joy Hellard On Sept. 28, the SBR Democratic Club met for a presentation and discussion about the future of water in Pinal County. On Aug. 16, 2021, the U.S. Department of Reclamation issued a Tier 1 shortage of Central Arizona Project (CAP) water that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2022. A…
Generals, November 2021
30th Annual Oracle Artist Studio Tour, Nov. 6 and 7
Laura Stiltner Drive the high-desert byways of Oracle and visit 38 Oracle artists and artisans showing in 14 locations on Nov. 6 and 7. All art is created by artists ranging from ceramics, paintings, metalwork, woodworking, jewelry, and more. You will visit artist studios, shared venues, historic ranches, and barns. Visit www.oracleartiststudiotour.org to see photos…
Generals, November 2021
Women of Action Invite You to Their Third Christmas Luncheon
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Republican Women of Action (WOA) invite both ladies and gentlemen to their Christmas luncheon on Monday, Dec. 6, at 11:30 a.m. in the Sol Ballroom. The luncheon will include a no-host bar, raffle, and a special guest speaker. The cost is $30 per person, and the menu features lasagna classico, famous house…
Religion, November 2021
IJSS Observes Yom Kippur and Shabbat Services; Looks to Volunteers
Melanie Einbund The Institute for Judiac Services and Studies (IJSS) members observed Yom Kippur via Zoom on Sept. 15 and 16. Rabbi Harari officiated, and Sarah Boltt, cantorial soloist, was accompanied by David Mancini-Conway. They provided both traditional and contemporary services. Readings of poetry and prayers were recited throughout the service, which added meaning to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Ranch Western Dancers Prep for a Wild Ride!
Janelle Arthur With the number of Western dancers at the Ranch growing, the board of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Social Dance Club (SBRSDC) decided to dip a boot into separate, monthly dances devoted to Western music and dancing. Country-western lessons were expanded with a new instructor, dance teacher Richard Russell, and Ranch resident Bob Authur was…
Religion, November 2021
Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Hosting Sew-a-Thon
Margaret Thompson Members of the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN) Dress a Girl Around the World mission are hosting a Sew-a-Thon to make dresses to be delivered on a Mission trip in 2022. Over the past nine years, OVCN’s Dress a Girl members have made 10,000 dresses, which have been delivered all around…
Generals, November 2021
Good Manners and Dog Etiquette—Behavior Classes at HSSA
Dogs, whose temporary homes end up at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA), often arrive at the shelter scarred by traumatic experiences, such as abandonment, abuse, or neglect. Some are traumatized by the loss of a loved one and their subsequent release into the custody of HSSA. Here, they are treated with compassion, their…
Generals, November 2021
Welcome, New Neighbors
Linda Harvey Welcome to the new SaddleBrooke Ranch homeowners listed on this page. Each month, the Newcomer Welcome Volunteer Group holds a webinar for all new residents to the community. This is a live webinar run by volunteers who can answer questions during the presentation. The webinar is free and open to anyone who lives in…
Generals, November 2021
Save the Date for Red Cross Blood Drive December 4
Linda Shannon-Hills We need your help! The American Red Cross continues to be short on needed blood. If you can donate, we encourage you to register to donate. The next drive at the Ranch will be on Saturday, Dec. 4, starting at 7 a.m., with the last donation time at 1 p.m. The drive will…