Kathleen Martin, Pinal County Master Gardener Indoor gardeners enjoy houseplants for aesthetic and health benefits. Besides being an attractive addition to our homes, plants improve the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile toxins while giving off oxygen and humidifying the air. All plants need light, a suitable pot with soil mix, and water. When…
Since last month, we are excited to announce that our club has increased by eight new members. Some of our new members attended the intro class and created pieces now ready for kiln firing—very impressive for new members! You too can join in the fun and use your imagination to build a unique personal piece.…
Beth Chamberlin On Feb. 15, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) hosted a tournament for the Women’s Golf Association from MountainView. The tournament included 33 MountainView players and more than 40 women from the Ranch. Jean Cheszek coordinated and ran the one-day tournament for the ladies. The format was the two best net balls…
Vicki Ray Quail Creek hosted more than 70 residents from Robson communities across Arizona on Feb. 11 for the 11th annual Robson Trap Trials, which incidentally began in 2011. Trap shooters enjoyed three rounds of trap singles at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet Club, followed by lunch and awards at Robson Ranch in nearby Eloy. Quail…
Ellyn Biggs John Backes arrived at SaddleBrooke Ranch in hopes of furthering his hobby of making jewelry. He was told there were facilities for making jewelry in the Arts and Crafts Building. Upon arrival, he found that a jewelry and lapidary club had not been formed and the studio had not been opened. John then…
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) and Sue Cook and Carol Mihal delivered another successful charity event in February, and the American Cancer Society again came out on top as we raised more than $2,500! The event was a bit of a marathon requiring each mixed doubles team to arrange several matches around people’s busy…