Pam Engelhardt The Ranchette Putters came together on a December morning to toast peace on Earth with a special holiday mimosa. After a beautiful morning of putting, the members gathered for a meeting with cupcakes, coffee, and tea. Several members dressed for the holiday celebration, including our very own President Susie Morrill. Lowest Gross Average—Sue…
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February 2024, Front Page
POP Tennis Beginner Clinics Are Underway in 2024!
Deb McGiboney POP was hot in 2023 and is even hotter in 2024! We have had an overwhelming interest in POP Tennis. So much so, that we are now offering Beginner POP Tennis Clinics. They are held on tennis court 4, Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. on the following dates: Feb. 7 and 21, March 13…
February 2024, Front Page
Wreaths Across America—A Day of Remembrance
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…
February 2024, Front Page
2nd Annual Fitness Expo Coming February 17
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…
February 2024, Front Page
SBR ARTwalk: Calling All Artists
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…
February 2024, Front Page
The Spring ARTwalk Is Coming!
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…
January 2024, Front Page
For All the Pearls!
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…
January 2024, Front Page
RC Sailing of SBR Invites You to … Discover the Pleasure of Sailing
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…
January 2024, Front Page
Nature’s Way: The Ranch—A Place for All Seasons
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…
January 2024, Front Page
The United States Marine Corps Celebrates 248th Birthday in Sol Ballroom
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…