Rebecca Williams Nine riders of the Horseback Riding Group enjoyed a cool but pretty morning ride down the Tanque Verde Wash on Feb. 11. 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…
Patti Jo Lewis Empty Bowls—what a success this has been for our club. The Mudslingers pottery club created, boxed, and delivered 138 bowls to the Empty Bowls event, which was held on March 4. Empty Bowls helps Interfaith Community Services (ICS) raise funds to feed people struggling with hunger in Pima County. Our potters did…
Janelle Authur In March 2016, residents of Unit 8A gathered at the Bistro for their first monthly happy hour. Those attending never imagined that they were starting a streak that would still be going seven years later, through heat, cold, high winds, monsoons, snow, and even COVID. On Feb. 17, 40 Unit 8A residents celebrated…
Jim Hoagland For the third year in a row, SaddleBrooke Ranch will field a team to participate in Tucson Audubon Society’s annual Bird-A-Thon fundraiser. The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cuckoos, comprised of leader “The Birdman of SBR” Jim Hoagland, Laurie McCoy, Jim Bradford, Deb Sandin, and Kathy Williams have already achieved two remarkable milestones: Grand Champion the…
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch artists are preparing their art for the upcoming spring SBR ARTwalk on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The ARTwalk is a major event at the Ranch, with artists living in our community selling their amazing art either in their home studios or with the various clubs located…
The first annual SBR Bocce Club (SBRBC) Members and Sponsors Appreciation Night was held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the Sol Ballroom. More than 100 members and sponsors enjoyed an evening of pizza and socializing while listening to the music of Corey Spector. Generous door prizes were provided by club sponsors and the SBRBC. The…
Gloria Schick Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a group of SaddleBrooke Ranch volunteers that provides support for those needing assistance. We are a volunteer team aspiring to create neighborhood assistance for others. Do you need assistance with or could you help with: * Writing letters, thank you notes, or cards? * Emotional support after the loss…
Dale Farland The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club is pleased to announce that SBR resident and artist Diane Vulcan will be teaching this series of four morning classes starting March 6 at 9 a.m. in the Art Room. This class will focus on beginner and intermediate oil techniques for painting successful landscapes. Students will use…
Kathleen Marshall January was a very busy month for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA). Fresh off the club’s win in the Battle for the Saddle tournament against neighboring SaddleBrooke, the SBRTA event chairs, Sue Cook and Paula Cartwright, organized a ladies Queen of the Court league Jan. 26 through March 2. This league was…
Linda Shannon-Hills Mark your calendars! The SaddleBrooke Ranch Spring 2023 ARTwalk will be held on Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Each year the creative art from our residents continues to amaze. Only artists that live at SaddleBrooke Ranch can participate in the ARTwalk. The artists will be showing and selling in…