‘Cold Hardy Cacti’ Presentation Set for December 14

Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners are delighted to bring Mark Sitter, owner of B&B Cactus Farm in Tucson, for an in-person presentation, Cold Hardy Cacti, on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Mark, a long-time friend of SB/SBR Master Gardeners, will be bringing…

Putting with Our Shadows

Camille Esterman Did you ever enjoy singing the song “Me and My Shadow”? If so, you could have joined in the fun, while putting on the SBR green this October. While a later start time allowed the low sun to warm the green, it also attached a long shadow to every Ranchette Putter—shadows we all…

Unit Happenings

First Unit 6 Gathering of the Witches Linda Chase The ladies of Unit 6 parked their broomsticks to ring in the haunted season for the gathering of the witches on Oct. 28 hosted by Irene Harvey, Denise Smith, and Linda Chase. The “no warlocks” allowed event was the first ever in Unit 6 where just the…

Services, Dedications, and Chanukah

The services held in November featured Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, our cantorial soloist Eliyanah Powers and Harrison Sheckler, accompanist. It was a wonderful Shabbat! There was a warmth that permeated the service with tradition and learning and the accompaniment of our talented musical staff. Many people lingered and socialized at the Oneg (an informal gathering after…

Saying Thanks to the SBR Golf Club Grounds Crew

Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club Grounds Crew stands by us throughout the year. They are a separate group from the SaddleBrooke Ranch employees and are not included in the Employee Appreciation Fund. Join us in making their holiday just a little brighter. These gentlemen and lady do not work in positions that provide…