Ranch Roots Genealogy Club

Our October meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the La Mesa and La Montana rooms. Any resident of SaddleBrooke Ranch is welcome to attend, check out our group and see if this is something you might be interested in joining. This month our speaker/presenter will be resident Margaret Somensky.…

Papercrafters Upcycle

Barb Warnell On Aug. 9, 10 members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Papercrafters held an “Upcycle” event. Using bits and pieces of used cards that were given to us by a resident, we created 79 new greeting cards to donate to several charitable organizations. Each card is a unique creation. We ended up with cards for…

New Community Organization: Fellowship for Social Justice

Leslie Fore Area residents have created a fellowship to support each other as we conduct our lives modeling and promoting equity, fairness, respect, and seamless community among a diverse people. The Fellowship for Social Justice recognizes that embracing a diverse community strengthens humanity, enriches culture, enhances faith, and inspires harmony. In doing so, we recognize,…

SBR Pickleball History

Nancy Eisenstein SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) officially began selling homes in February 2008. Amenities sell communities, so four pickleball courts were constructed where Ed’s Dogs and the bocce ball courts are now. There were thirty pickleball players when play began in late 2010–11. The courts were reserved for member play four days a week, Mondays, Thursdays,…

Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815 Makes Donations

On Aug. 11, Exalted Ruler Alane Asp and Veteran’s Committee Co-Chair Bob Kielsa, past exalted ruler, presented the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Hospital with $2,314 worth of clothing and toiletries. The donations were given to Leilani Kirchn. In addition, they presented a patriotic quilt to Kelly Laurich, Fisher House director. The quilt will be used…