Debbie Ferguson Hello, golf fans! September provided a month of no golf due to overseeding and wet stormy weather. But the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) ladies held their annual Sip, Swap, Shop event to kick off a busy October. Members were invited to drop off items of clothing, shoes, or bags at specified…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As November rolls in, families across the country prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a time for expressing gratitude and sharing moments of togetherness. Unfortunately, it’s also a season when scams tend to be on the rise. Scammers are skilled at exploiting the holiday spirit, preying on people’s emotions and generosity.…
Bonnie Goldman Mah Jongg is a very popular game at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). We have many players who are new to the game and people who have played for years. Prior to COVID, there were weekly games played (and sometimes lessons given) on Thursdays in La Hacienda Club, coordinated by Gail Latimer and Bonnie Goldman. Multiple…
Patti Jo Lewis A big welcome back to our summer vacationers. The studio is lively when so many potters are in the same room. Our November intro class is already at capacity. We are taking a break in December and January from our intro classes. Check back with us next month to find out what…
Rebecca Williams Sixteen riders of the Horseback Riding Group enjoyed a warm, but pretty morning ride down the Tanque Verde Wash on Sept. 14. The riders were in two groups, riding at separate times, to give all riders a chance to spread out and enjoy the ride. After meeting at the trailhead, the groups entered the…
Nancy Eisenstein More than 20 SaddleBrooke Ranch residents took a behind-the-scenes tour of the University of Arizona’s Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium on Sept. 28. The science center’s two-floor exhibits included Undersea Discovery, Wild World of Bugs, Sharks, Solar System Revealed, and Fossil Corner. Shiloe Fontes, planetarium manager, discussed the history of the planetarium from the use of the…