Nature’s Way: Fall Color in Our Own Backyard

Gerry Tietje The Sept. 22nd equinox ushered in a new season where longer days have given way to longer nights and thankfully much cooler temperatures. Monsoon rains have stopped, burgundy “apples” adorn prickly pear cacti, and pods on Soaptree yucas have dispersed their seeds. As the earth’s axis tilts further away from the sun in…

Sports Activities at the Ranch!

Deb McGiboney There are so many “sports activities” here at the Ranch, it may be hard to just choose one. So why not try out several to see what suits you! The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) was founded in late 2011. The purpose of the SBRTA is to stimulate and maintain interest in tennis;…

SB Rattlers Strike Again!

Morlin Hastings, SBR Softball Player The SaddleBrooke (SB) Rattlers of the SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) traveled to Silver City, N. M., and came away with a championship! The SB Rattlers started the tournament strong with a victory over One More 19-4. In the second game the SB Rattlers fell to the hot–hitting Chicano Cubs…

Let’s Celebrate! Rosh Hashanah (Happy New Year) 5785!

Melanie Einbund Apples and honey, round challahs with raisins, blowing of the shofar, honey cakes, pomegranates, flowers, and all that is sweet and inviting as we welcome the New Year! We greet each other by saying L’shana tovah u’metukah (pronounced l’shah-NAH toe-VAH ooh-meh-too-KAH), which means “for a good and sweet year.” We are delighted to welcome…

SaddleBrooke Ranch Employee Appreciation

Please join us in celebrating our SaddleBrooke Ranch employees for the 14th 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 our employees play a big part in what makes the Ranch a special place we…