Camille Esterman The last putting session in October provided an opportunity for many of the Ranchette Putters to show up in nontraditional golf attire. There were skeletons, a minion, a cheerleader, cowgirls, witches, an ER nurse, the Grim Reaper, a hippie, Cleopatra, giant pumpkins, a lady bug, kitty cats, and a gal ready to go…
Architectural and Landscaping Committee Spectacular night skies are a feature of life at SaddleBrooke Ranch. SBR is an International Dark Sky Community (IDSC) that promotes “improved outdoor nighttime quality of life for residents and visitors.” IDSC designation requires, among other things, shielding of light fixtures and limits on the color temperature of light bulbs. The…
Debbie Witten On Halloween, the Sunday Chicks, a group of more than 30 women, hit the courts in costumes! The ladies like to have fun, but take their pickleball game very seriously.
Sharon Morey A warm welcome to SaddleBrooke Ranch Fine Artists! Bridget and Bill Robson will be snowbirds for now, alternating their time between this community and Colorado, from which they hail. Bridget is retired from a 30-year career in dental hygiene. About 10 years ago, familiar dental hygiene tools led Bridget to sculpting. During recovery from…
In October, the Institute for Judiac Services and Studies (IJSS) members observed Shabbat services via Zoom. Rabbi Harari officiated, and David Mancini-Conway accompanied cantorial soloist Sarah Boltt. Hopefully, this will be the last Zoom service as we plan to meet in person for Chanukah in December. Our previous Zoom services for the high holy days…
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Social Dance Club kicked off the holiday season with a fun fall ballroom dance. DJs Gus and Gina provided fabulous music from all genres—tango, cha-cha, rumba, swing, nightclub 2-step, waltz, and salsa, along with a line dance for all to enjoy. If you could name the original artist, prizes were given! Tables…
Carol Mihal The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) held its 2021 Solheim Cup Tournament on Oct. 25 and 26. The official Solheim Cup Tournament, which began in 1990, is for professional women golfers in teams of American vs. European golf competitors. The SBRWGA Solheim participants were divided into two equitable handicap teams by team co-captains.…
John Tedeschi Veterans Day at the SBR has been a special day to celebrate our veterans for the past three years, and I am happy to report that the tradition continued in fine style this past Veterans Day. The SBR Veterans Club, Ranch House, and HOA hosted the pancake breakfast in the Ranch House Sol…
Camille Esterman During the COVID break and closure of the putting green, the Ranchette Putters Board was busy at work on procedures and projects. Judie Townsend, club treasurer, undertook the major task of submitting the forms to register the club as a 501(c)(7) nonprofit organization. The bylaws were then amended to reflect the designation of…
Barbara McClure, Executive Director of IMPACT of Southern Arizona Many thousands of people in Southern Arizona are just getting by, at various levels of stability, lacking the resources and confidence to successfully reach an improved quality of life that includes greater self-sufficiency. In the food bank system, 75% of households with employment earn less than $20,000/year.…