Janelle Authur Anthony Taylor Jr. and the Good Ol’ Boys “burned the barn down” with their classic Country Western music at the Sept. 8 SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Dance Club’s monthly Western dance. In their first appearance on the Sol Ballroom stage, the band’s steel guitar added a different dimension to the music for the more…
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November 2023, Front Page
SaddleBrooke Ranch Employee Appreciation
Please join us in celebrating our SaddleBrooke Ranch employees for the 13th year. Many of our employees here at the Ranch do not work in positions that provide residents with the opportunity to personally thank them throughout the year. All of our employees play a big part in what makes the Ranch a special place…
November 2023, Front Page
Thank You to Our SaddleBrooke Ranch Veterans
Jan Christensen Captain Jan Thomas Martin was born in Charlotte, N.C., and graduated from The University of North Carolina in Charlotte with a BSN degree in nursing in 1971. At this time during the War in Vietnam, the military needed medical personnel and since Jan had always been interested in flying, she investigated the possibility of joining…
November 2023, Front Page
Pickleballers on the High Seas!
Cathy Kauffman Well over a year ago, Mardiece Patrick acted on something she’d been wanting to do for quite some time. She contacted a travel agent who specializes in pickleball cruises and organized a group of players to cruise together on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. Several meetings were held leading up to the…
October 2023, Front Page
Nature’s Way: The Paton Center for Hummingbirds, a Must Visit
Jim Hoagland Tucson Audubon’s Paton Center for Hummingbirds is aptly named, with 16 different species of hummingbirds observed in its environment. It was the vision of Wally and Marion Paton, who opened their backyard to the birding community shortly after moving there in 1973. Following their passing, the Tucson Audubon Society, through generous support from the…
October 2023, Front Page
It’s Time to Register for SaddleBrooke Ranch’s 8th Annual Cancer Walk!
Sandy Jessop The Cancer Support Group depends on your support! This past year brought us all a bit closer to resuming our “normal” activities. But when you have cancer, nothing in life is ever normal. That’s why the SaddleBrooke Ranch Cancer Support Group gathers together to support our fellow residents! A few things we focus on are:…
October 2023, Front Page
Sailing at SaddleBrooke Ranch? Yep!
October 2023, Front Page
SaddleBrooke Ranch Library Community Read
Nancy Carlson Your library is once again sponsoring a Community Read. There was a very positive response to the first event, and we hope you will join us this time as well. What: A Community Read happens when interested residents at SBR independently read the same book and then meet in person for discussion. When: Tuesday, Oct. 24,…
October 2023, Front Page
ARTwalk—A SaddleBrooke Ranch Tradition
Linda Shannon-Hills The ARTwalk has become a tradition at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) and we are starting our 11th year this fall. This event has been listed as one of the top 50 fun facts about the Robson Resort Communities. You must add it to your October calendar of events! The ARTwalk starts on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.…
Front Page, September 2023
Saddle Up! First Ride of the Fall Season
Rebecca Williams The SaddleBrooke Ranch Riding Group will have its first ride of the season on Saturday, Sept. 23. The ride will be with the wranglers of Rockin’ K Ranch starting at 9:30 a.m. Riders will enjoy the cool shade while heading down the Tanque Verde Wash. The location is about one hour from SaddleBrooke Ranch and…