David Zapatka Last month we discussed the word “chicane” used in describing an obstacle on the Tour de France racecourse. Our word this month is “domestique,” used to describe a rider in the Tour de France. Domestique noun do·mes·tique dō′mĕs-tēk′ (Cycle Racing) (in competitive road cycling) a cyclist whose job is to support the higher-ranking members of…
Janelle Authur SaddleBrooke Ranch Country-Western dancers welcomed the new year on Jan. 19 stepping to the live music of Wild Ride, a Tucson-based band. On Feb. 4, Patrick Rayl and the .357 Band, a Southern Arizona group, played country-western music as dancers celebrated an early Valentine’s Day. The bands play a wide variety of country…
The monthly meeting of the Ranch Roots Genealogy Club for 2022 will be held on Monday, March 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the La Mesa and La Montana Rooms at the Hacienda Club. Any SaddleBrooke Ranch resident is welcome to attend. Ranch Roots is a group of residents who are interested in researching…
You will always have the luck of the Irish and a big savin’ o’ the green at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop! Join us in March for St. Patrick’s Day decor galore and spring merchandise blooming in every department. The Golden Goose shines in March, providing green recycling, respite for your wallet, and life-changing help…
Nancy McCluskey-Moore Jacqueline and Patrick Fancher rolled the dice and hosted a casino night for their SaddleBrooke Ranch neighbors. The goal was to raise money for SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) while having a lot of fun with their friends. To no one’s surprise, the event succeeded on both counts. “We moved to SaddleBrooke Ranch in…
Linda Nicholson In December, SaddleBrooke Ranch residents participated in laying Christmas wreaths on veterans’ graves at Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson. The annual event to honor veterans was held on Saturday morning, Dec. 18. The morning was sunny and clear but with a crispness in the air. Enjoying some coffee and donuts and fellowship, close to…