Florence Messer Alzheimer’s isn’t waiting, and neither am I! While other major causes of death are going down, Alzheimer’s continues to rise as there is currently no cure for this beast of a disease. I lost my daughter Michelle to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She was diagnosed at age 48 and passed away at age 52.…
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Front Page, September 2022
Join Us! SaddleBrooke Ranch’s 7th Annual Cancer Walk
The Cancer Support Group needs your support! Last year, in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) showed the city—and ourselves—just how tough we are as we gathered together to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night. Our SBR team of almost 50 members was Strong, Brave, and Resilient! Our 7th…
Front Page, September 2022
9th Fall SBR ARTwalk on October 22 and 23
Linda Shannon-Hills SaddleBrooke Ranch artists are preparing for the upcoming Fall SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) ARTwalk, held on Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Each year, there are more SBR artists joining the ARTwalk, and each year, the work is even more spectacular. The creativity of our…
Front Page, September 2022
Dogs on the Go!
Debora Witten The asphalt heats up in August, but our pets still want to enjoy the Arizona sunshine. Jan Storey and Jon Swanson are with Wrigley. Evelyn Silver is with Happy. And Noelle Russow has Ti. Each of them agree that their dogs are delighted to ride through SaddleBrooke Ranch in the golf cart. The…
Front Page, August 2022
“Stuff the Bus” for Mt. Vista K-8 School Is Aug. 24!
Crystle Nehrmeyer, District Superintendent Our annual Stuff the Bus events in SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch are valuable opportunities for our students, staff, and community to come together and help the students at Mt. Vista K-8 School in Oracle start their school year strong. The event is traditionally scheduled for a Saturday. This year, to allow more students…
Front Page, August 2022
Putting Through Heat and Humidity
Camille Esterman Putting in June presented a new set of challenges. First there was the heat, which brought in the humidity at the start of monsoon season. Then the fertilizers being used on the golf course created barnyard odors in the air. In spite of these conditions, the Ranchette Putters were grateful to have access…
Front Page, August 2022
Glasshoppers Celebrate Christmas In July!
Glasshoppers celebrated early this year with Christmas in July! Our members (275+) had the opportunity to take several classes offered and create special fused glass holiday items, such as a Santa plate, adorable snowmen, and specialty ornaments. We enjoyed daily Christmas trivia questions that entered members in a weekly drawing to receive a Christmas-themed gift! Excited members…
Front Page, July 2022
Wine’d Up for Summer with Pinks and Whites Mixer!
On May 17 on the outside Event Patio, members of the Wine Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch (WCSBR) joined other members for a fun mixer and stocked up their wine reserves for summer! Four wines were paired with selections made by the club’s wine advisors and culinary teams. Chilled bottles of whites and pinks from a…
Front Page, July 2022
Our Pools Are Cool!
Debora Witten The SaddleBrooke Ranch pools are some of the best places to get some exercise or just relax. Year-round you can find these residents enjoying the indoor and outdoor SaddleBrooke Ranch pools. Kitty Phoelar enjoys the temperature of the indoor pool. Mike Koen, age 84, swims three times a week. Ken Ziems is in…
Front Page, July 2022
Nature’s Way: Another Successful Birdathon for the SBR Cuckoos
Jim Hoagland I am always amazed at the support of the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) community, and the Birdathon was no exception. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Cuckoos—Laurie Mccoy, Jim Bradford, Deb Sandin, and Jim Hoagland—started the 24-hour Freestyle Birdathon in the evening of May 5 at the Ranch. Before turning in for a short night, we had…