On April 11 and 12, 122 pickleballers participated in the SaddleBrooke Ranch vs SaddleBrooke Challenge. Fifty-two players from SaddleBrooke came over to the Ranch courts to test their skills against our players ranging from 3.0 to 4.0+ skill levels. Games were played in men’s doubles, mixed doubles and women’s doubles. Of the 250+ games played…
SBCO elects new Board of Directors Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 8th, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach elected its Board of Directors for 2019-2020: President – Steve Groth Executive Vice President – Denise Anthony Recording Secretaries – Cheryl Smith and Marcia Van Ommeran Corresponding Secretary – Karen Green Treasurer – Camille Esterman Assistant Treasurer – Esther Moen Vice…
Offering scenic views of the Santa Catalina Mountains and the SaddleBrooke Ranch golf course, the new Ranch House Grill & Brewery has quickly become a popular central hub of the community. Creating a welcoming vibe, the Ushaped bar, wood beams and stone fireplace all enhance this wonderful gathering spot for residents and visitors. Beyond the…
Champions for Children returns Maria Menconi For Oracle Schools Foundation Champions and those who would like to become Champions, fall will be here before you know it! And an annual fall event here in the Brooke means the Oracle Schools Foundation Gala, Champions for Children! Please hold the following date for this year’s exciting event,…
Georgine Hurst Desert blooms are always a delight but nature produced a few surprises this spring after the cool, wet winter. Zann Wilson, a neighborhood master gardener, had nearly forgotten all about the wildflower seeds she scattered throughout her yard a few years ago. Somehow they survived the annual weed killer treatments and bloomed brilliantly…
David Zapatka Having spent the past week in Myanmar and India eating fabulous cuisine off the cruise ship, curry dishes are fresh on my mind. I’ve long loved Indian cuisine and all those many curry flavors. I’m impressed by how many different types of curry and varying spices there are. What I’ve learned is curry…