Writing Group returns in September

The writing class, left to right: Pat Kanitz, Jan Christensen, Sally Carstens, Linda Shannon-Hills, Jan Larkey, Linda Nicholson and Nancy Ferris. undefined

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…

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…

It’s the journey, not the destination!

Cruise to Vail, left to right: Steve Lebrecht, Nancy Brodeur, Don Brodeur and Ernie Wolf. undefined

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…

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.…

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…