Tove Pape With sunny skies and warm breezes, 31 members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association participated in the annual festival on October 23 and 24. Players had been divided into two teams; names drawn from cups based on ratings. Steve Ordahl was the team captain of the Road Runners (who sported blue shirts for…
The third annual SBR ARTwalk will be on Saturday, November 21, 2015, from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m., an open-studio tour to introduce SaddleBrooke Ranch residents to the talented artists that live within our community. The event invites SaddleBrooke Ranch residents to stroll or cart to the various artists’ studio or space, to meet the artists…
Alastair Stone Carol singing sets the tone for the holiday season, and this year is no different. The fourth annual SBR Neighborhood Carol Singing will be held on Friday, December 11, at La Hacienda Clubhouse at 4:00 p.m. Christmas and Hanukkah songs will be sung near the Fireplace Lounge during happy hour. Then on Sunday,…
Kay Lantow and Linda Nicholson Calling all SaddleBrooke Ranch residents to arms for Wreaths Across America! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 12, at 10:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson. This will be the second annual effort by Ranch residents to honor veterans with a Christmas wreath placed on the…
Dust off your cowboy hats and boots! It’s time to sign up for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Horseback Riding Group’s fourth annual Chuck Wagon Dinner. The horse or wagon ride and dinner will be held on Saturday evening, November 7. This is an opportunity for both those who enjoy horseback riding as well as non-riders to…
Joe Giammarino and Dominic Borland On September 12, 2015 the Ranch Billiards Club hosted its first 8-Ball Tournament held at SaddleBrooke Ranch and run by tournament directors Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. There were 22 competitors (wow!). SaddleBrooke participants were Dominic “The Doctor” Borland, Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino, Jim “Aviator” Wydick, Tom “Half Jacket” Barrett,…
Dianne Johns Fall is just around the corner. SBR residents will be returning from vacations, and snowbirds will start trickling in. Keeping with their tradition, the Ranch will continue to offer fall festivities to its residents. On Labor Day the Bistro will offer a hamburger and hot dog lunch. The lunch will be offered between…
Ted Wierman About a year ago, SBR Tennis Association sponsored quarterly clinics with Mark Wong giving instruction. These clinics soon became monthly and now are an integral part of the weekly schedule. Dean Alfrey carried the load as the “mentor” over the winter and spring months. He enjoyed it and did a very good job…
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Riding Group has its fall schedule ready for fun in the great outdoors. The first ride will be at nearby Pusch Ridge Stables in Catalina on Saturday morning, September 26. This ride winds through the Catalina State Park and gives a great view of the mountains. Riders often see rabbits, ground squirrels…
Sharon Groth The fourth annual Fourth of July bicycle parade at SaddleBrooke Ranch started celebrating early. Decorated bicyclists, bicycles and even a few golf carts gathered in front of hosts Sharon and Steve Groth’s home at 8:00 a.m. for refreshments and camaraderie before touring the Ranch with red, white and blue and smiling faces. Bob…