SBR Memories Matter Team Walks for a Cure

Ross and Florence Messer, organizers of the walk (Photo by Amanda Kaminski and Florence Messer)

Camille Esterman The desire to continue their daughter Michelle’s fight against a dreadful disease motivated Florence and Ross Messer to promote the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Michelle lost her life at age 52, four-years after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Restrictions due to COVID-19 led to the cancellation of the official Arizona walk in Tucson,…

Calling All Putters!

The green is empty and in prime condition, waiting for the Ranchette Putters to resume play! (Photo by Camille Esterman)

Camille Esterman The Ranchette Putters have just been given permission to resume club activities on the green! Putting will begin on Wednesday morning, Dec. 2. “We have all been anxiously awaiting this news and are very excited,” Club President, Linda Sentivanac, stated. All current club members are eligible to join in the weekly fun. There…

“Winter Hardy Cactus” for Online Community Education

Zann Wilson Your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners invite you to join us for an online Community Education program with our long-time friend and frequent presenter, Mark Sitter, owner of B and B Cactus Farm on East Speedway. Join the free Zoom webinar program on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. where Mark will discuss “Winter Hardy…

What’s New Around SaddleBrooke Ranch!

Murphy Kulasa, Marketing Manager New Amenity Opens Ed’s Dogs is now open! If you’re looking for a fun place to grab a quick bite after a friendly tennis match, a good workout at La Hacienda Club, or a golf outing, make sure to check out this newest casual dining option. For more information on Ed’s…

Where It Began

Ann Vernon, Foundation Board Member “Where it began, I can’t begin to knowing, but then I know it’s growing strong,” sang Neil Diamond in his epic song “Sweet Caroline”. Unlike the famous singer, those responsible for forming the Oracle School Foundation knew exactly where it began … and indeed, it is still growing strong. The…

Master Gardeners Presents Gardening in the Desert

Linda Vautrin-Hale No time like the present to save your spot for the Master Gardeners Lecture Series, Springtime Gardening in the Desert. This is a new series of talks to be held on Wednesdays in February 2021 via Zoom. Lectures are free. These lectures are designed to resolve basic gardening issues along with gaining new knowledge about…