The Story of Luna

Kathy and Steve Gossard Many of the residents at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) have seen Luna at the Dog Park or on the Nature Trail. Luna is noted for her prancing gait that resembles a Clydesdale horse in a Christmas Day parade. We have been queried by the SBR residents as to Luna’s breed and who taught…

What Is the Arizona State Flower?

Linda Shannon-Hills The saguaro stands as a mighty sentinel presiding over the scorched earth of the Sonoran Desert. In late spring and early summer, you might see a crown of creamy-white blooms topping the body and the arms of the cactus. These are the blossoms of the Arizona state flower. Most states have a state…

SBR Cuckoos ‘Meet and Greet’ a Success!

Deb Sandin On a beautiful sun-drenched afternoon, the SBR Cuckoo Birdathon team welcomed Tucson Audubon Society’s Director of Development/Communications Ethan Myerson to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Event Patio for a kick-off of their fundraising efforts. Calling himself a “professional beggar,” he reminded our guests that this fundraising activity helps to support the work of Tucson Audubon Society—protecting…

SaddleBrooke Ranch Technology Club Spring Lineup

Jeff Kaczmarek Your SaddleBrooke Ranch Technology Club continues to offer a full slate of classes, educational events, and one-on-one assistance. In late March, we had a fabulous demonstration by a group of middle and high school students of their competition robot that won a number of awards through their participation in NASA’s Quest for Education…

Tennis Shenanigans

Kathie Marshall The color green, shamrocks, leprechauns, and the luck of the Irish were the prevailing themes of the March 17 St. Paddy’s Day social hosted by the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA). The event featured tennis and POP tennis play from 2 to 4 p.m., with several round-robin style rotations. The first round started…