A Birthday Gift

Ron Machado It was cold and dark when I stepped out of my room this morning. Early this year, I turned 85 and wanted to do something different for my birthday. I contacted an old friend, Carl van Zyl, the owner of John X Safaris, and spoke with him about hunting a cape buffalo. I…

Duplicate Bridge Brilliant Birthdays!

Toni Graves We’ve heard that duplicate bridge keeps your mind nimble. There is a group of SBRers who prove mental acuity is important, but social interaction is even better and just plain fun. In October, the Duplicate Bridge Club’s Manager, Niel Hartman, celebrated his 80th birthday, and Barb Simms celebrated her 70th with other members…

Welcome New Neighbors

Linda Shannon-Hills Each month we hold informational presentations for new residents about living at SaddleBrooke Ranch. On Oct. 23, at the Newcomers Welcome Gathering, the following new and soon–to–be–new residents attended. Please welcome them.

Oracle Schools Foundation – December 2024

Fiesta at the Hacienda Ann Vernon Nestled in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains is a hidden gem, Rancho de Los Cerros. This amazing ranch began in 1907 as a small shack under a mesquite tree even before Tucson had city limits! First it served as a stagecoach stop, evolved into a dude ranch in…