Don’t forget to wave!

Sandy Jessop There are so many things that make our community unique and special. Of course, the beautiful resort-style outdoor pool with attached lap lanes seems like it would be at the top of that list. There’s also the large indoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and luxurious yoga room, just to name a few. Perhaps…

Ranchette Putters hosts Verde Sputters

First place team, 159: Marilyn Polatas, Marian Bianchini, Elaine Stamm and Linda Thomson; photo by Deb Lawson

Linda Nicholson On April 12 the Ranchette Putters hosted the Verde Sputters from SaddleBrooke. This is the first invitational hosted by the Ranchette Putters since the opening of the new putting green in December 2015 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. On this beautiful and sunny morning 72 lady putters took their places on the putting green. It…

First Tennis Skills Development Clinic was held May 10

Watching the pro clinic at the Grand Stand tennis courts

Terry and Anita Zimmerman The first all-member tennis clinic titled “Pro Analysis of Play Style” was held on May 10 at the Grand Stand tennis courts. Twenty-two members were in attendance. The clinic was led by pro tennis player Chris Madsen. While members played a doubles match, Chris analyzed and provided instruction to the players…

SBRWGA thanks generous donors

Terri is holding a plaque that we gave to our Gold and Silver sponsors.

Colleen Carey and Connie Klappenbach The SBRWGA says thank you to Terri Campbell Thorson and UBS for your generous donation. We appreciate your commitment in becoming a sponsor for our ladies’ league. SBRWGA also says thank you to Born to Travel for their generous donation. Pilar, who is busy arranging cruises and all kinds of…

SBRWGA winners

Mindy Hawkins and Jeanne Osterlund

Congratulations to Joyce DeYoung and Cheri Alfrey for their overall low net win at Oro Valley Country Club in the Southern District Women’s Golf Association Spring Partners’ Tournament with their two-day total of 120. Fantastic job, ladies! Other winners were Mindy Hawkins and Jeanne Osterlund 5th flight, second place low net; Marlyce Mycka and Melanie…

Oracle School District

Elena Hendrix with her project board and all her awards

Linda Lyon The Oracle School District (OSD) is achieving wonderfully on many fronts. This year the Mt. Vista Elementary School had more participants than ever in the Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF) regional science fair. Held annually at the Tucson Convention Center, the 2017 fair involved over 2,000 K-12 projects and 5,000…