Category: Generals

Ranch Trivia Is Back!

Steve Groth The river Arno flows through what city? Who played Davy Crockett on Walt Disney? Whose number was just retired by all NBA teams, and what number was it? How far is the moon? After taking the summer off, Ranch Trivia is back! If this is your thing, come join us every Wednesday afternoon…

Did You Know?: How to Stay Connected with HOA News

Linda Harvey HOA Website The Homeowners Association (HOA) website at saddlebrookeranchhoa.org provides a wealth of information for residents. It has a directory of homeowners, maps of the community, information about fitness classes, and much more. Ranch Reminder The Ranch Reminder is an eNewsletter that comes out each Monday from Alex Baker of the HOA. It contains information about…

Do You Live Alone? You Have Options to Stay Safe

Linda Shannon-Hills No one should not be found immediately if in medical distress. I have discussed this issue of living alone with several of our residents and one option has surfaced that could provide help for our single residents living alone or older couples wanting help when needed. We all want independent living and want…

Shots for the Ranch—Flu and COVID Vaccination Drive-thru

Linda Shannon-Hills For the second year in a row, the SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors group volunteers teamed up with Desert Life Pharmacy, Brianne Spaeth, and her staff of University of Arizona pharmacy students to provide important vaccinations for the seasonal flu vaccine and the recently released COVID-19 Moderna Bivalent booster, which provides protection of the…

Unit Happenings

We All Scream for Ice Cream Joy Hellard Baskin-Robbins and their 31 flavors, take a back seat to the ice cream makers in 16B. On Sept. 19, the residents of 16B held an afternoon ice cream social and bocce ball event. The September sun beamed down in typical Arizona splendor making the ice-cold dessert deliciously…

Madaras Gallery Presents ‘The Dude Ranch: America’s Original Rustic Escape’

On Sunday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Madaras Gallery presents ‘The Dude Ranch: America’s Original Rustic Escape.’ Join Madaras Gallery as we celebrate Arizona’s western heritage and explore the history of a uniquely American vacation experience, the dude ranch. Western author Lynn Downey and True Ranch Collection owner Russell True will entertain…

Winterizing Your Desert Garden

Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener Your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners invite you to attend an in-person presentation with Deb North, who will be presenting “Winterizing Your Desert Garden” at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Ms. North will be speaking in the La Mesa/La Montana Rooms at La Hacienda in SaddleBrooke Ranch. Though it might…