The SaddleBrooke Ranch yard sale will be October 22, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Don’t forget to save the date and browse all the special deals of the neighborhood or take this chance to get rid of all those special “extras” you have sitting around your house. This year there is no sign-up; just…
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Front Page, October 2016
Tennis Clinics help players prep for Tourney
Sandy Schlager In anticipation of the Steiness Tennis Festival, the SBRTA hosted tennis clinics with Chris Madsen, a tennis pro out of Tucson. The ladies had two sessions on Tuesday, September 6, and the men had two sessions scheduled for Wednesday, September 7. The men’s sessions got rained out and will be rescheduled soon. Several…
Front Page, September 2016
Cowboy Tennis at the Ranch
Sandy Schlager On Monday evening, July 18, the SBRTA hosted “Cowboy Tennis.” Members dressed in their best western duds, sans the fabulous cowboy boots, and enjoyed playing tennis under the stars. Well, it was actually monsoon clouds, but the stars were there somewhere. Western/cowboy music played in the background. All participants agreed it was a…
Front Page, September 2016
Book Bag for Kindergarten students
Many resident volunteers from SaddleBrooke Ranch mentor students at Oracle Mountain Vista Elementary School. One volunteer, Christopher Ryan, reads his own developed stories to the Kindergarteners. His observations noted the Kindergarten students didn’t have anything to take their papers or books home from school. He contacted Carol Smith to ask the women from SBR Stitch…
Front Page, August 2016
Oracle State Park weekend programs appeal to nature lovers
Programs exploring the natural world and sky are featured during August and September at Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education. The park is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Except as noted, programs are free with park admission of $7 per car at the main gate on Mt. Lemmon Rd.…
Front Page, August 2016
New to Arizona? Join the conversation at Citizens Awareness Forum August 4
Carol Sorensen The next Citizens Awareness Forum will be Thursday, August 4, at 4:00 p.m. in the LaMesa/LaMontana Rooms for all SaddleBrooke Ranch residents. On Thursday, July 7, 2016, Citizens Awareness Forum presented “Civics 101 for New Arizona Residents.” The speakers were Thomas R. Shope, Jr. and Frank Pratt, our State Representatives relating to us…
Front Page, August 2016
SBRTA looks forward to annual Steiness Tennis Festival
Sandy Schlager This is what you’ve been waiting for! All SBR tennis lovers pay attention. The annual Steiness Festival has been scheduled to take place on Friday, November 4, and Saturday, November 5, 2016. Save the dates. Mark your calendars now. Participants will be divided into two teams. You may play women’s doubles or men’s…
Front Page, July 2016
Pickleball 2016 Festival
Janis Duwe SaddleBrooke Ranch’s Pickelball Club held its third annual festival tournament from April 28 to May 1, 2016. The four-day tournament included women’s, men’s and mixed doubles from the 2.0 to 3.5 skill levels. During the final day of the tournament the ruckus, fun-filled gold medal rounds were competed. The tournament was intra-community and…
Front Page, July 2016
SBRTA welcomes new members
La Hacienda Bistro was the venue for the SBRTA’s Welcome Event for New Members on June 3. New members were invited to come to meet fellow club members in a relaxed social setting where new members were treated to their first drink by the association. The SBRTA is comprised of tennis enthusiasts at all…
Front Page, June 2016
Green vs Blue for SBRWGA Ryder Cup
Janice Mihora, SBRWGA Secretary The 2016 SBRWGA Ryder Cup began with a kick-off party at the home of Marlyce Myka on March 14 where Blue Team Captain Brenda Armenia and Green Team Captain Mary Snowden revealed team selections. Ryder Cup competition was played on March 15 with a Partner Best Ball and March 22 with…