Linda Shannon-Hills Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). It’s a new community, new state, new home … “Where do I find all the information to make settling into this new community easier?” Come to the Newcomers Welcome gathering on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Come at 2:30 p.m., to have your photograph taken for…
Category: December 2024
December 2024, Generals
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Each month we hold informational presentations for new residents about living at SaddleBrooke Ranch. On Oct. 23, at the Newcomers Welcome Gathering, the following new and soon–to–be–new residents attended. Please welcome them.
December 2024, Generals
Oracle Schools Foundation – December 2024
Fiesta at the Hacienda Ann Vernon Nestled in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains is a hidden gem, Rancho de Los Cerros. This amazing ranch began in 1907 as a small shack under a mesquite tree even before Tucson had city limits! First it served as a stagecoach stop, evolved into a dude ranch in…
December 2024, Generals
Plant Selection and Maintenance in the Sonoran Desert
Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners will present “Plant Selection and Maintenance in the Sonoran Desert” on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. Please join us in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom for this presentation. What is the difference between plants grown in a restoration nursery and plants grown in a typical commercial nursery? Are plants…
December 2024, Generals
Gardening for Butterflies and the Importance of Waystations
Bob Allen, Master Gardener Butterflies need our help! How to help them was what over 100 interested gardeners learned on Sept. 11 at a seminar hosted by the Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Katie Rogerson, Director of Education and Public Engagement at Tucson Botanical Gardens, taught this fascinating lecture. Most of the…
December 2024, Generals
Unique and Uncommon Cactus and Succulents for Cold Climates
Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom. Join us as we welcome back Mark Sitter from B & B Cactus Farm for this free presentation: “Unique and Uncommon Cactus and Succulents for Cold…
December 2024, Generals
Do You Have a Passion for Ephemera? Do Clocks Make You “Tick?”
Pat Hillerud and Lynn Denning Then the Golden Goose has a volunteer place for you! In our VAC (Vintage, Antique, and Collectables) Department you will find collectable comic books, sports memorabilia, baseball card collections, collectable sports jerseys, signed hats, bats, footballs, baseballs, model cars, Star Wars memorabilia, and Legos, to name a few items of…
December 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ranch Employee Appreciation
Please join us in celebrating our SaddleBrooke Ranch employees for the 14th year. Many of our employees here at the Ranch do not work in positions that provide residents with the opportunity to personally thank them throughout the year. All our employees play a big part in what makes the Ranch a special place we…
December 2024, Generals
Unit Happenings – December 2024
Fall Fun with Units 3 and 4A Although the day started with clouds, rain, and even hail, by the afternoon of Oct. 19, the sun was shining and temps were in the mid-70s—perfect conditions for a unit party. By popular demand, the band Total Recall made another appearance on the Sandpiper Place cul-de-sac, playing classics…
December 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach – December 2024
SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Residents Walked for Kids Nancy McCluskey-Moore The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Walk for Kids was held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 26. The walk was preceded by a warm-up session led by Jacqueline Brehm of Vital Moves in the SaddleBrooke HOA One parking lot near the bocce ball courts. Walkers, wearing…