R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As November rolls in, families across the country prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a time for expressing gratitude and sharing moments of togetherness. Unfortunately, it’s also a season when scams tend to be on the rise. Scammers are skilled at exploiting the holiday spirit, preying on people’s emotions and generosity.…
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Clubs & Classes, November 2023
6th Annual SBR Mah Jongg Cards for Charity
Bonnie Goldman Mah Jongg is a very popular game at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). We have many players who are new to the game and people who have played for years. Prior to COVID, there were weekly games played (and sometimes lessons given) on Thursdays in La Hacienda Club, coordinated by Gail Latimer and Bonnie Goldman. Multiple…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Mudslingers Pottery Club Is Growing!
Patti Jo Lewis A big welcome back to our summer vacationers. The studio is lively when so many potters are in the same room. Our November intro class is already at capacity. We are taking a break in December and January from our intro classes. Check back with us next month to find out what…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Riders Enjoy the Trail with Beautiful Mountain Vistas
Rebecca Williams Sixteen riders of the Horseback Riding Group enjoyed a warm, but pretty morning ride down the Tanque Verde Wash on Sept. 14. The riders were in two groups, riding at separate times, to give all riders a chance to spread out and enjoy the ride. After meeting at the trailhead, the groups entered the…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Astronomy Club Outing to the Planetarium
Nancy Eisenstein More than 20 SaddleBrooke Ranch residents took a behind-the-scenes tour of the University of Arizona’s Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium on Sept. 28. The science center’s two-floor exhibits included Undersea Discovery, Wild World of Bugs, Sharks, Solar System Revealed, and Fossil Corner. Shiloe Fontes, planetarium manager, discussed the history of the planetarium from the use of the…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary in Action
Frank Shipton Once again, the members of SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary (SSR) are supporting the needs of the homeless in Tucson. With funding received from a recent grant, the SSR purchased and will provide new underwear for homeless women in Tucson supporting the Sister Jose Women’s Center. Additionally, SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary proudly donated to the Make-A-Wish Arizona…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
“Story Tellers” Fine Wine Tasting Event
Lorraine Smith On Sept. 19, in the Ranch House dining room, 80 Wine Club members enjoyed a Fine Wine Tasting Experience. This was a very special event featuring more exclusive wines from the Niner Wine Estates in Paso Robles, Calif. The club members listened to the story of the Niner, a family-owned estate winery, located in the Willow Creek District…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
You’re Invited! Robson Ranch Singers Holiday Concert
The Robson Ranch Singers invite you to their Holiday Concert, Tuesday, Dec. 12 and Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Hermosa Ballroom at the Ranch House in Robson Ranch, Eloy, Ariz. The theme is “Home for the Holidays.” What does “Home for the Holidays” mean to you? We realize it has a different meaning for…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Women of Wine Upcoming Events
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine Club (SBRWOW) meets on the third Thursday of every month, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Ranch House Grill, Sol Ballroom. Our next SBRWOW event is Thursday, Nov. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom! There is a $1 cash-only admission fee. At this event, we…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
SBRWOW—Save the Date!
Deb McGiboney SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW) meets on the third Thursday of each month in the Sol Ballroom. SBRWOW’s second anniversary is coming up, and we will be celebrating with a musical guest! We will be hosting Chuck Moses for our 2nd Anniversary Party on March 21, 2024. You must be an SBRWOW member…