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…
November 2017
Word Of The Month: Humblebrag
November 2017
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…
November 2017
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…
November 2017
Lights, Camera, Action…do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to produce a show?
Shawne Cryderman Of course, you need a director, an assistant director, a stage manager, actors/actresses and…. Who are all those unsung heroes who don’t perform on stage but are definitely needed to put on a quality live community theatre show? The producer is someone who begins working on the production long before the curtain goes…
November 2017
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…
November 2017
SBR Lady Niners news
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…