Florence Messer On Oct. 15, as Florence and Ross Messer prepared to drive to the Sol Ballroom parking lot of SaddleBrooke Ranch for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which they organized, the sky darkened, but then a rainbow appeared, giving hope that a cure for this dreaded disease is on the horizon. Alzheimer’s has affected…
Kim Fay Tennis Shoes for the Homeless was recently recognized by Ben’s Bells for its program that provides gently used tennis shoes for the homeless in the Tucson region. The mission of Ben’s Bells is to inspire people to practice kindness as a way of life and create a ripple effect of kindness throughout communities.…
Claire Guidas In late October, 24 Swim Club members attended the two-day Ron Johnson Invitational Swim Meet at the Arizona State University Pool in Tempe, Ariz., where a total of about 200 swimmers competed. Both seasoned swimmers as well as new Swim Club attendees enjoyed the perfect temperatures and sunny weather along with the friendly…
Patti Jo Lewis We are celebrating our 4th anniversary. During the pandemic, our membership dropped, but 2022 was a great rebuilding year. We hope to add even more potters to our club in 2023. Look for announcements for introductory classes to begin soon. Last-minute holiday shoppers, there’s no need to leave the Ranch. Visit the…
Dale Farland Many SaddleBrooke Ranch members of the SBR Art Club have expressed interest in learning the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Well, now is your opportunity to learn this artistic medium. SaddleBrooke resident and artist Karen Brungardt will be teaching this class over four Thursday morning sessions starting Jan. 5, 2023. You may have seen Karen’s…
Lorraine Smith More than 150 members participated in the Wine Club’s best event of the year! This festival was held in the Sol Ballroom on Oct. 24. Our members explored seven wine regions and food pairings that exquisitely complimented each of the wines. They traveled around the world with a “passport” where they received a…