Laurie Foster, Pinal County Master Gardener Becoming a Master Gardener In February, a one-hour orientation meeting will be held at both SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch to introduce you to our program. If you are interested in environmentally responsible landscaping and gardening and have a desire to teach those principles/skills from research-based materials to others, then…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Master Gardeners Coming Events
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
2023 Spanish Classes at the Ranch!
Español y Más, with instructor Judy Freeman, is again offering a Beginning Spanish class at the Ranch. This is your chance to jump in at the beginning, or brush up on the skills you’ve already acquired. Start your path to conversation, and you might find yourself having a little fun along the way! The beginning…
Sports, January 2023
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll need for pickleball: *…
Sports, January 2023
News from the SaddleBrooke Softball World!
King Mitchell (AKA Mitch) That’s right fellow softballers, your intrepid reporter is BACK after bouts of pneumonia and the “little c” (covid) back-to-back! Whew. Well all that caused me to miss our Veterans Day Tournament on Nov. 12. But I’m told the games were humdingers and some 200 or so fans showed up to enjoy…
Features, January 2023
U.S. Military History: POW/MIA—Prisoners of War/Missing in Action
Ross Dunfee Throughout antiquity prisoners have not been treated well by belligerent powers. Ill treatment of prisoners sent home helps to instill fear into the hearts of warriors and maybe deters conflict from fellow comrades still in combat. Some prisoners have been prosecuted for war crimes or paraded at home to demonstrate a battle victory.…
Features, January 2023
Living a Healthy Wellness Lifestyle with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso Each year on Dec. 31, many of us sit down, pen and paper in hand, to write down our New Year’s resolutions. More often than not, they include something related to living a healthy lifestyle, maybe it is a weight loss goal, or a goal to be more active, or a goal to…