Linda Nicholson In December, Saddlebrooke Ranch residents participated in laying Christmas wreaths on veterans’ graves at Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson. The annual event to honor veterans was held on the morning of Dec. 16. The morning was sunny, clear, and warm. Enjoying some coffee and donuts and fellowship, close to 100 volunteers across Tucson gathered for the ceremony…
Debbie McGrady Looking for a new way to get motivated and start your journey to a healthier life? Come join us on Feb. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon to meet SaddleBrooke Ranch fitness instructors and find the class that fits your needs. There will be demonstrations from the instructors to give you an idea of what to expect in each class, plus…
Linda Shannon-Hills We are calling all artists who live in SaddleBrooke Ranch to register for the Spring SBR ARTwalk, which will be held on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6. The artists’ work available during the SBR ARTwalk varies among paintings in acrylic and oil on canvas; photography; paper quilling; pottery of all kinds; fiber arts that are knitted, crocheted, embroidered, and…
Mark your calendar for another wonderful and amazing event coming to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) this spring. The SBR ARTwalk is changing days and times this year. It will be on Friday, April 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SBR ARTwalk is an opportunity to…
Debbie Ferguson Happy New Year, golf fans! What do pearls have to do with the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA)? The always exciting member/member tournament was held on Nov. 27 and 28 with a record of 72 members playing under the theme of Putts, Pearls, and Polka Dots. All the flights were named after…
Ken Gorman If you ask a seasoned sailor what it’s like to sail, you will likely be inundated with endless stories. They will express satisfaction in conquering the direction and force of wind and currents as the boat glides across the water. Stories will abound about coordinating the timely actions of the crew. What makes…
Gerry Tietje One of the wonderful qualities of life at SaddleBrooke Ranch is that we can experience different seasons of the year. We are presently in the “throes” of winter, but it’s really quite pleasant. We expect a few nights below freezing and a couple of light snowfalls, but nothing like in many other parts of…
On Nov. 10, 2023, in the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom, Col. (Ret.) Marty Lenzini served as Master of Ceremonies to flawlessly oversee a traditional and highly celebratory evening, commemorating the inception of the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marine Corps began when two battalions of Continental Marines were formed on Nov. 10, 1775, in Philadelphia as a…
Debora Witten As the holidays approach, it may be time to start thinking about what you want next year to look like. Have you been thinking about changing things up, setting a goal, or just wanting to do something for yourself? It’s never too late to get in better health, and starting a fitness journey…
Sandy Jessop For eight years, the Cancer Support Group has come together to raise funds and awareness for various cancers. 2023 was no exception. We began promoting the annual Cancer Support Group Golf Cart Ride and Cancer Walk several months before these events. We were pleasantly surprised at the number of residents who registered for…