Oaxaca: Mexico’s cultural treasure

Visit Oaxaca in 2018

John Bezy The Mexican state of Oaxaca has become one of the great destinations for world travelers because of its rich cultural heritage. The prehistoric Zapotec and Mixtec Native American sites of Monte Alban and Mitla are among Mexico’s most impressive archaeological treasures. Present day Zapotec and Mixtec are superb artists, producing fine textiles with…

SBRWGA Telegraph Tournament results

2017 Telegraph Winner Deb Shelton, left, with the 2016 Telegraph Winner Michelle Carter

Janice Mihora SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) held its 2017 Telegraph Tournament on Tuesday, August 22. Telegraph tournaments were started in a time when there were not a lot of organized sports associations. These competitions began because athletes were not able to travel great distances to participate. Local competitions were held and results telegraphed…

iPhone – a serious camera?

Members of the photography club learn about taking pictures with their iPhone.

Arlene Wong On Friday, August 18, the SBR photography group met in the La Hacienda Club for a lively discussion on “iphoneography” led by our Ranch resident and photographer Steve Weiss. For many of us our “real” camera sits on a shelf when we are out and about while we take most of our photos…

Women On Our Own

The WOOO group

Liz Boyd WOOO is for single women living in SaddleBrooke and the Ranch who want to stay busy and enjoy life. Our activities include: Dining Out: We go out for dinner on the third Wednesday of each month and enjoy Tucson’s restaurants. Potlucks: On the fourth Saturday of the month we gather at a member’s…

Get ready for ‘Laundry Day’

Carol Smith Gathering Hearts, a SaddleBrooke Ranch Outreach Program, needs your donations of laundry soap pods and dryer sheets. All donations will be given to YOTO (Youth On Their Own). YOTO is a 501(c)(3) local non-profit agency dedicated to support the high school graduation and continued success of homeless youth by providing financial assistance, basic…

From The New Home Sales Team

This month we are excited to welcome 20 new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch. Please make sure to say “hi” to them as they begin exploring the community. Not sure that the SaddleBrooke Ranch lifestyle is right for you? Don’t forget that we offer a guest program with three ways to stay: One day guest visit…