Gerald Tietje “April showers bring May flowers,” an adage I learned as a youngster growing up in Wisconsin where we waited through long winters for crocus and tulips to sprout and bloom. Not so here in Southeastern Arizona where wildflowers germinate after the onset of early winter rains like we had last December. If we…
Camille Esterman On Dec. 14, the outgoing board for the Ranchette Putters hosted a member appreciation event. Due to frost conditions on the SBR green, putting was canceled that morning. However, approximately 50 ladies gathered in the La Mesa room and enjoyed brunch. Dressed in holiday attire, putters helped themselves to a buffet of four…
The water in the outdoor pool is warm and inviting. But the cool winter air can be discouraging! Swim coats can be worn to insulate you from the cold once your swim is completed. Carol Sacs and Debora Witten rely on their waterproof and windproof swim coats. Deb says, “The cool mornings in the winter are…
Lt. William Myers, CEC USN Former The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its most recent meeting on Dec. 18 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Capt. Chuck Vaughan, U.S. Navy, President, during which members were updated on the chapter’s…
Edie Crall, Governing Board Member What a wonderful experience it is to witness people coming together for the good of others. This is the third year for Fueling the Future—a time when communities and individuals join each other to ensure that families in the Oracle School District (OSD) will not experience food insecurities over winter break.…
Tina Fugleberg SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on Feb. 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Ranch House, Sol Ballroom, 31143 S Amenity Dr, Oracle AZ 85623. The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital…