Mary Shirey It all started in 2017 with a communitywide email asking for “anyone interested in quilting” to come to a meeting—and come they did! A few residents had hoped to meet other like-minded folks, but they never imagined 35 people would show up! Squeezed into the La Vista room that first day were the very…
Debora Witten Fun begins where the road ends for these SaddleBrooke Ranch Jeep owners. From left to right: Jeff and Tim McPheeters, Tom Hynes, Tom Merrick, Jim Reichard, Larry and Sharon Marchant and Kelly, Joe Gray, Ruth and Tom Moore, and Matt Rippy. (Photo by Debora Witten)
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…