Judy Smith, a resident of SaddleBrooke Ranch’s Unit 10, has accepted the unique role of serving as a foster mother for Friday, an 8-year-old donkey that resides at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle. Friday and his small family are rescue donkeys—saved from an uncertain future by John and Carolyn Blair, owners of…
Claire Dillon Did you know the phrase “thank you” was used during the times of the Pharaohs in Egypt? It was considered polite and especially good breeding to send a thank you note written on papyrus in those days, just like today. And no, a text or email definitely would not have sufficed. How many ways…
Linda Shannon-Hills Microsoft Word: You can already write a letter, type up a recipe, create a story or essay, or write an article for the Roundup, why do you need to know more? There are so many tips and tricks to enhance your usage of Microsoft Word. Join the workshop offered by the SBR Technology Club…
The SBR Ukulele Club is offering free beginner ukulele lessons with a free loaner ukulele to use! Try it just for fun! You can’t read music? You don’t need to! Whether you’ve played before or want to learn now, you are invited to join in the fun of playing the ukulele. Ukulele songs are never…
The morning air crackled with excitement on Saturday, Oct. 30, as approximately 50 SaddleBrooke Ranch residents wearing purple shirts, waving Alzheimer flags, and carrying Promise Flowers walked three miles through the community to raise awareness and help to fund research to find a cure for this deadly disease. Every 68 seconds, someone is diagnosed with…
Bridget Bonner Beginning Saturday, Dec. 4, I am excited to announce that I will be bringing this new practice, Chi-Yo-Gong, to SaddleBrooke Ranch. Each practice will be on Saturday mornings from 7 to 7:40 a.m., at the Hacienda Club’s Group Fitness Room. Prior experience in practicing Yoga, Tai Chi, or Qigong is not required. You…