Diane Verkuylen-Murphy Many interested art students explored the possibilities of acrylic pouring this past fall and winter at the Art Club in Saddlebrooke Ranch (SBR). SBR resident and instructor, Diane Verkuylen-Murphy, has taught several abstract fluid art classes and most recently the techniques of the open cup and ring pour. In this class, the students…
Debora Witten Here’s a look at some SaddleBrooke Ranch Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) teams. APPL’s unique team concept allows for a combination of convenience, community, and competition with other players in the state. From beginners to pros, anyone can join and experience the joy of pickleball, with a chance to compete in a season-end…
Patti West Art isn’t just about paint and canvas. How about trying icing and cupcakes? Come learn exquisite decorating from a master pastry chef in time for the spring holidays and take home your beautiful cupcake creations! The SBR Painters Club workshop will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on March 24 in the Art Room of…
Saddle up and join in the fun at the 2nd annual Battle for the Saddle to be held March 27 through 30 at the SaddleBrooke Tennis Center at 64335 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. Doubles teams from SaddleBrooke Ranch and SaddleBrooke will face off in friendly competition to win the coveted Battle for the Saddle trophy. Spectators are…
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Health & Wellness Fair Committee The Ranch is a very active and friendly community, but more and more residents are finding they need to find medical resources to maintain, improve, and thrive in their health and wellness. To meet the needs of our residents, SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors is hosting the first…
Pat Albu The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Ranchette Putters met for a luncheon on Jan. 11 in the Sol Ballroom, and Doris Carlin was announced as the Roadrunner of the Year! Doris had the lowest gross average among all the members, at 35.189. This was quite an accomplishment, and for her efforts, she won $35 in prize…
Debora Witten Here are some of the Bodyworks participants ringing in the holidays and pumping it up. They wore bells and pumped it up to holiday music! Check out Bodyworks and make 2024 your best year yet. We hope we see you soon! Bodyworks with Debbie Tuesdays, 8:30 to 9:25 a.m. Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:25 a.m. (new day!) Saturdays,…
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…
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…
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…