Madaras Gallery Presents Purple Mountain Majesty

Pink Ocotillo at Pusch Ridge

Nina Berghausen Tuesday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 30, Madaras Gallery presents Purple Mountain Majesty. Diana Madaras’ stunning violet hues bring the magic of the Sonoran Desert to life. Diana sees the awe of each scene through her own vibrant color palette. Visit the gallery during the month of June to view this collection of…

Madaras Gallery Presents the Great Summer Art Auction

Nina Berghausen Thursday, June 10 through Friday, June 25, Madaras Gallery presents The Great Summer Art Auction. Bidding opens at incredible values, and the two-week silent auction includes many original paintings by Diana Madaras, as well as several guest artists. The auction ends June 25. You can view the auction online at www.madaras.com beginning June…

Duplicate Bridge Club News

Linda Gorman, Director The Duplicate Bridge Club is now playing in our new La Vista Card and Game Room. This room has quiet, comfortable chairs and perfect tables for all kinds of card and board games. We welcome all bridge players who may want to step up their game from party bridge to duplicate bridge. It…

“Drive-In” Through the Years

Janelle Authur Residents of Unit 8A bid farewell to year five of monthly happy hours and welcomed in year six on March 19, with “Drive-In” Through the Years, a celebration of half a decade of happy hours and a look back at year five. Sixty-seven Unit 8A residents set up tables and chairs in the socially distanced outdoor theater…

Gretchen and the Garden

Gretchen watering her garden space.

Zann Wilson SaddleBrooke Ranch is proud to have a community garden, which owes its very existence to a special member of our neighborhood. Gretchen Malaski, a nine-year resident, has been pursuing the concept of a community garden almost as long as she has lived here. Gretchen loves to grow and has a lovely home landscape to…

COVID-19 Vaccination Drives: Challenges and Successes

Linda Shannon-Hills Through rain, snow, wind, sunshine, and hot temperatures, the SaddleBrooke Ranch COVID-19 vaccination drives went on without delay (except one day we started earlier). Although weather was not our toughest challenge, it did have an effect on how the drives were operated. First challenge: Vaccine vulnerability was a concern. Moderna vaccines are stored frozen…