Ann Vernon, Foundation Board Member “Where it began, I can’t begin to knowing, but then I know it’s growing strong,” sang Neil Diamond in his epic song “Sweet Caroline”. Unlike the famous singer, those responsible for forming the Oracle School Foundation knew exactly where it began … and indeed, it is still growing strong. The…
Linda Vautrin-Hale No time like the present to save your spot for the Master Gardeners Lecture Series, Springtime Gardening in the Desert. This is a new series of talks to be held on Wednesdays in February 2021 via Zoom. Lectures are free. These lectures are designed to resolve basic gardening issues along with gaining new knowledge about…
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch HOA provides the residents of the Ranch many services you may not know are available to you. Darcy Riddle is your assistant, located at the front desk in the lobby of La Hacienda Club. She is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to assist with your…
Sheilah Britton The more agaves I discover, the more I feel they represent the theatrical spirit of the desert. With colors ranging from silver and blue to red and green, in stripes and textures, with teeth and hair, their characteristics seem almost human. Species of agave are found in the United States, Mexico, Central America,…
Mark Prose Christmas and the holidays are just around the corner! Still searching for that special gift? Are you looking for unique, artful, and useful gifts? Then check out the display case at the SBR Wood Workers Club (SBRWWC) in the Creative Arts & Technology Center. There is a wide range of useful and artistic…
Janelle Authur With traditional Halloween parties on hold this year, thirty-two Unit 8A residents took a Walking Ghost Tour around the Ranch on Oct. 31 as part of the Unit’s “Night of Fright.” The weather was crisp, the stars were out, and the moon was blue—a perfect evening for spine-tingling stories about the Ranch’s resident ghosts, a…