Tennis Festival: An Australian Experience

Terry and Anita Zimmerman G’day mates! Decorated in the Aussie (Australian) format, the annual Steiness Tennis Festival at SaddleBrooke Ranch was held on October 20 and 21. The event consisted of two days of tennis matches in men’s and women’s doubles, mixed doubles and three singles matches for a few energetic players. There was a…

Ranchette Putters winners

Linda Nicholson September putting was enjoyable with the cooler temperatures moving in. But these lady putters were as hot as ever. Consistently striking the sweet spot on her orange ball, Janice Neal received the award for lowest average with 36.67. Second lowest average was awarded to Terrie Pompa with 37.0. Reading the green like a…

The Famous Painting Program

Sharon Groth The Famous Painting Program is in its second year at Mountain Vista School in Oracle. This program presents a famous painting to classrooms first through sixth grades once a month by our art loving volunteers. Ranch volunteers include Sharon Groth, Sherry Weiss, Nancy Reif, Linda Ritger, Larry Ritger and Susan Swanson. Tucson artist…

Pickleball team strategy clinic

Bob Hills On November 1 the SBRPA Skills Development Committee hosted a Team Strategy Clinic at SaddleBrooke Ranch. This clinic was focused on the club’s 3.0 and 3.5 rated players. The format of the clinic included a presentation and Q&A in the La Mesa Room followed by demonstrations and on-court coaching at the pickleball complex.…

Ranch resident invites all to her Holiday Art Show

Susan Swanson SBR resident Susan Swanson invites SBR residents to her Holiday Art Show with 12 other artists at the Oracle Art Station. From November 15 to December 23 Oracle Art Station will be open Wednesday through Sunday 10:00-5:00 and Saturday 10:00-7:00. Meet the artist night is December 8 from 5:00-8:00. Please come to Oracle…

Fairy Odd Mothers bring happiness to all

Linda Shannon-Hills So many wonderful pieces of art were displayed and sold, but a unique piece of art was the Fairy Odd Mother. The design came from renown doll maker named Eleanor Peace Bailey, but the development of these fun and fanciful dolls was by local artist Barbara Martin. Fairy Odd Mothers bring joy and…