Linda Shannon-Hills It is a challenge to remember everyone’s name you meet at the Ranch, especially during these last 18 months while wearing face masks to protect ourselves. To help you and other residents, the Newcomers Welcome Group recommends you order a name badge to wear around the Ranch. The white SBR name badge is held on…
Dr. Scott Belanger “Is it normal to experience memory lapses as I get older?” “I feel like I’m pausing more often and searching for words while I’m speaking with others.” These are some of the most common questions and concerns I hear about in my clinical practice. As a neuropsychologist, it is my job to…
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator All volunteers should have received an email from Dave Mersy, volunteer coordinator. If you haven’t received an email, contact Dave at [email protected] to sign up and verify your contact information. Expanded facilities will require more volunteers than in the past. Volunteers work a 90-minute shift on the morning of the fair so they…
Supporter and Volunteer Awards for 2020-21 Nancy McCluskey-Moore For more than 20 years, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has supported food, clothing, and educational programs for local children. Annually SBCO serves a 100-mile corridor stretching from Catalina to Miami to San Carlos, Ariz., which includes more than three counties, eight communities, and approximately 4,000 youngsters. As an…
Debbie Witten SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association thanks Debbie McCauley for volunteering countless hours ordering and distributing all of the association’s logoed shirts, hats, and jackets. She took over this task in 2016 and has been offering a variety of styles and colors of shirts for members to show off their club pride. Debbie takes orders three to…
Chris Crum On May 21, family and friends of 17 proud 4-year-old children gathered for graduation from the Oracle School District’s preschool program. The 10 girls and seven boys marched into the auditorium to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” wearing white and blue caps. The class performed five songs for their enthusiastic audience before a few…
Judy Tedeschi I recently relocated from southern California to SaddleBrooke Ranch. In California, I had a small business making doll clothes that fit all 18” dolls, the baby doll, and the Wellie Wisher American Girl doll. I sold at elementary schools, churches, street fairs, and from my home. My doll clothes have been highly praised for choice…
Linda Shannon-Hills As we slowly get back to our normal routines, there are many activities still limited. Since the Colorado Club is so large, we had to split our socials into two events. The second social was held on May 23 on a warm afternoon on the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) House Event Patio. The group enjoyed…
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills, Co-Chairs, Newcomers Welcome Volunteers We are happy to welcome our 15 newest homeowners to SaddleBrooke Ranch. We have a great welcoming program for our homeowners, with a cadre of volunteers to provide important information. However, the first person new homeowners usually meet is Jamie Shipley at the front desk, who…
Kristina Turner GriefShare is a Christian-based, 13-week support group that has helped many folks make the very difficult journey through grief. This group welcomes anyone who has suffered the death of a spouse, child, or other loved one, whether it has been recent or years ago. The program includes a video presented by professionally trained…