Kathie Marshall The dog days of summer have been upon us, but there were bright moments for tennis enthusiasts throughout the unrelenting heat of July. Wimbledon 2023 provided riveting entertainment as viewers witnessed the sheer athleticism of professional tennis players on grass courts. The final matchup between the first breakthrough star of a new generation,…
Pam Engelhardt Despite the July heat wave, the Ranchette Putters put in another record-breaking performance. We had 18 Putters out of 200 who showed up every Wednesday morning at 7:45 a.m. and made 149 putts for the month of July. Way to go, ladies! July Awards: Lowest Gross Average: Doris Carlin, 33.667 Second Lowest Gross…
Dale Farland Expressive Flower Drawing is a more relaxed, yet still guided lesson where students can experiment/play with different drawing tools such as markers, pens, charcoal, etc., to create their own expressive flower sketches. Students are encouraged to bring in optional materials to enhance their creations. The instructor will provide photos to use for inspiration and will…
Debbie Ferguson Hello, golf fans! The date was July 24, 2023. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) and SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) combined for this action-filled event. Men and women competing for, you guessed it, bragging rights. Tension was in the air early Monday morning. The questions on everyone’s minds included, Would…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Ed Ehrman Emergencies can happen at any time, even at the Ranch. Are you ready to respond? You are invited to attend an informational presentation and discussion from the SaddleBrooke Ranch Community Emergency Preparedness Task Force on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom. We have invited the Pinal…
On June 30, Katie and Marc Lundgren hosted the 1st Annual Unit 6 Redneck Trailer party at their home. Everyone dressed the part and brought food to share.There were games and contests for best female, male, and couples costumes. Around 60 neighbors were in attendance and enjoyed the ambiance, barbecue, and laughter. There were many…
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. However, to allow more…
Debora Witten Animal shelters need volunteers. The shelters cannot function without the help of volunteers. They need a few hours each week or month. Volunteering your free time can help give an animal another chance. Volunteers help to save the lives of abused, neglected, or abandoned animals. Animals in shelters and rescues often come from…
Kathie Marshall On any given day, you will find people having a blast on the tennis courts, but it’s not all traditional tennis. The Saddlebrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) has added a new sport that is a slight variation on tennis. The game is POP Tennis—it takes in all the fun of tennis and combines…
Gerald Tietje Have you ever wondered what those barrel-looking cacti leaning to one side in the desert might be called? It’s the fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni). It flourishes in southwestern Arizona, southern New Mexico, western Texas and northern Sonora, Mexico. Generally, these cacti are cylindrical in shape, 3 to 4 feet tall and 2…