Linda Shannon-Hills Last January a new group started called the SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Group with Jan Larkey as our facilitator and writing muse. Experience of the members ranged from novice to being English teachers to published writers of business and non-fiction books. Members were interested in writing family stories, memoirs, short stories, children’s stories, narrative…
Front Page, September 2014
Writing Group returns in September
September 2014
The SBR Settler’s Guide helps new homeowners settle in to SaddleBrooke Ranch
Linda Shannon-Hills Moving is one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do, with most feeling the stress build from the moment the decision is made. Many people have decided to make that move, selecting SaddleBrooke Ranch as the location to start the next chapter of their lives. Since this is a new community and…
September 2014
Tutors: Math matters
An exciting new math curriculum has been implemented at Mountain Vista Elementary School in Oracle, grades kindergarten through 3rd grade. Dr. Carla Springer needs four volunteers to work each Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 8:15-11:00 a.m. (with a break between classes). Volunteer tutors will help out as the teacher gives the lesson and as the…
September 2014
It’s the journey, not the destination!
Leslie Brown The newly formed Ranch Riders is a social group of motorcycle enthusiasts who have joined together to ride and have fun on two wheels. To date, scenic rides have included road trips exploring Marana Airport, San Manuel, the Apache Gold Casino, Vail and a vacation trip to Durango, Colorado, and Mesa Verde National…
September 2014
Tips for a successful yard sale
The SBR annual yard sale is coming 10/25 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. With that in mind here are some tips for a successful yard sale: 1. Have change on hand, both paper and coin. 2. Save grocery bags to use for sold items. 3. Collect newspaper for wrapping glassware to prevent breakage. 4.…
September 2014
Veterans Day at the Ranch
We are organizing a Veterans Day tribute and would like to have any former service members submit a photo of themselves in uniform to Carol Andrews. Carol will be helping with organizing photos. Please email her your digital picture at [email protected]. Call her if you would like to drop off your picture, or she can…