Welcome new homeowners to SaddleBrooke Ranch! Several of you appear on this page as a way to introduce you to our community. While each new homeowner is welcomed by a newcomer volunteer, new people often tell us they also enjoy seeing waves and greetings from their neighbors and people they do not yet know. Many…
Kim Schweitzer Tashlich, which means “to cast” in Hebrew, as in cast off your sins, is one of those little known, but exceptionally meaningful Jewish traditions. Sherry Weiss welcomed a large group for the second year in a row to our service by the pond to observe the ritual of Tashlich. Barbara Heft explained the ritual,…
Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener Just over a year ago, I wrote my first column for SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners. Titled, “Ocotillo: Dead or Alive,” it was inspired by my own Ocotillos that had looked dead from the moment they became part of my landscape but, according to my research, might come to life at…
On Saturday, Oct. 23, the Sun Lakes Rotary Club and the San Tan Rotary Foundation are sponsoring the sixth annual “Hooked on Healing Veterans” Motorcycle Charity Ride. The proceeds of this annual event support wounded and disabled veterans living here in Maricopa County. Specifically, proceeds from the day go to benefit the good works of…
G. William Myers (Lt., Civil Engineer Corps, U.S. Navy, Former) The Catalina Mountains Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is ending its summer hiatus and will resume monthly meetings on Oct. 16, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. in the East Dining Room of the Bistro Restaurant located at the MountainView Clubhouse in…
Deb McGiboney The Republican Women of Action at SaddleBrooke Ranch celebrated their third anniversary on Aug. 25 in the Ranch House Grill Sol Ballroom. Carolee Bailey, who heads this wonderful group, welcomed guest speaker Jay Wilson, who is the state director of Fair Maps–Redistricting, as well as guest speaker Yale Wishnick, who is the president…