Word Of The Month: Humblebrag

David Zapatka While listening to someone speak self-deprecatingly interspersed with self-directed, attention-grabbing, patting-on-the-back comments recently, a friend leaned over to me and said, “You know, there’s a word for this type of self-indulgent talk.” At first, I wasn’t sure what was being implied but on second thought, I realized there was purpose in the self-deprecating…

ALC looking for new volunteers

The ALC is a great way to get involved and contribute to your community! As a member of the ALC, you will work together with fellow homeowners who are dedicated to keeping the SaddleBrooke Ranch community looking beautiful. You will review proposed landscape plans and have the opportunity to meet new neighbors and assist them…

SaddleBrooke SkyGazers

Astronomical Calendar of Events Rita Fletcher October 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Star Party at the softball field parking lot near the back gate. See: the planet Saturn, the asterism the Great Square of Pegasus, an open cluster, the Double Cluster in Perseus and the Andromeda Galaxy. November 10, 7:00 p.m., Dr. Lockwood Carlson at the MountainView…

Holiday Art Show

Susan Swanson Saddlebrook Ranch resident Susan Swanson invites the Ranch to a holiday art show in Oracle. Please come to the Art Station in Oracle for a holiday show and sale for 12 Oracle artists. There you will see paintings, ceramics, jewelry, knitwear and more. The show starts November 15 to December 23. The hours…

SBR Lady Niners news

Lady Niners Management Team: MaryAnn Nemecek, Diane Seyl, Ardie Rossi, Janice Neal and Judy Smith (not pictured: Jeannie Bianchini).

Janice Neal The Lady Niners celebrated the 2017/2018 season opener with a Happy Hour hosted by Ardie Rossi at her lovely home. The party was attended by many of our members. Everyone brought a delicious appetizer to share, and Ardie and Mary Schlachter provided the wine and drinks. We all agreed that it’s fun to…