Need Help With Your Computer or Smartphone?

Linda Shannon-Hills Technology can be so frustrating at times. We use it all the time, so not knowing how something works or where to go creates challenges for us. Some just say, “forget it” and give up trying to use it. Every day, I learn something new about my smartphone or a tip on a software package…

Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Dec. 5

Linda Shannon-Hills With the pandemic challenges of keeping everyone safe, we have not been able to hold the Red Cross Blood Drive in the Ranch House Ballrooms. With new safety precautions, SBR will be able to hold the next blood drive on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 7 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. in the SBR Ranch…

Public Education Training via Zoom

John Teixeira Jr., Asst. Fire Marshal, AFMA You are invited to a Zoom webinar on Dec. 14 at 9 a.m., hosted by the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA). Topic: Fall Prevention & Exercise Techniques for Active Adults. Register in advance for this webinar by going to shorturl.at/bpxF9. After registering, you will receive a confirmation…

SBR Memories Matter Team Walks for a Cure

Ross and Florence Messer, organizers of the walk (Photo by Amanda Kaminski and Florence Messer)

Camille Esterman The desire to continue their daughter Michelle’s fight against a dreadful disease motivated Florence and Ross Messer to promote the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Michelle lost her life at age 52, four-years after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Restrictions due to COVID-19 led to the cancellation of the official Arizona walk in Tucson,…

Calling All Putters!

The green is empty and in prime condition, waiting for the Ranchette Putters to resume play! (Photo by Camille Esterman)

Camille Esterman The Ranchette Putters have just been given permission to resume club activities on the green! Putting will begin on Wednesday morning, Dec. 2. “We have all been anxiously awaiting this news and are very excited,” Club President, Linda Sentivanac, stated. All current club members are eligible to join in the weekly fun. There…

“Winter Hardy Cactus” for Online Community Education

Zann Wilson Your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners invite you to join us for an online Community Education program with our long-time friend and frequent presenter, Mark Sitter, owner of B and B Cactus Farm on East Speedway. Join the free Zoom webinar program on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. where Mark will discuss “Winter Hardy…