Pete Watson Most of us SaddleBrooke Ranch residents suffered from collective heat stroke during the non-soon month of July. So, a few of us nitwits up in Unit 16B decided to hold a surprise Christmas in July party for our monthly Happy Hour. As our unsuspecting neighbors staggered into the Ranch House, they were confronted…
Arlene Wong Travel Talk Tuesday is back after a summer hiatus. Here are upcoming presentations you won’t want to miss! Sept. 24—Tips, Tricks & Tools for Better Airline Travel Join us on Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. in the La Mesa room for Donald Mamula’s presentation on everything you could ever want to know about…
Leslie Fore How does aging affect your mental health? Do you feel mental health gets worse as you age? Join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry for its September Mental Health Focus presented by Meira Year, RN, MA, MFT. The session will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. or Monday, Sept. 30…
Janice Mihora It’s time to mark your calendars for the SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk Studio Tour to be held Friday, Nov. 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twice a year, resident artists open their home studios to art lovers in our community and visitors from surrounding…
With the monsoons in full gear and fall approaching, please join us at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop nestled in the heart of Catalina, where every visit brings you a step closer to finding your next treasure! Our shop offers a unique blend of gently used clothing, furniture, floral arrangements, household goods, and more, all…
Linda Shannon-Hills Wellness Roundup is back this fall. Join us on Friday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 p.m.,for our talk titled “Diff’rent Strokes” presented by Austin White, Stroke Coordinator at Oro Valley Hospital. During this talk, Austin will discuss what is a stroke, what causes strokes, how to prevent them, and what it looks like when…
Linda Nicholson Remember, Honor, Teach: Remember a veteran by sponsoring a Christmas wreath. Honor a veteran by volunteering to lay wreaths on Dec. 14. Teach by inviting friends and family to participate. Since 2014, Saddlebrooke Ranch residents have significantly contributed to the growth of this program. In 2023, through the patriotism and generosity of our…
Rebecca Williams Two members of the Rancheros Square Dance Club recently attended the annual National Square Dance Convention in Milwaukee. Carla Marquardt and Rebecca Williams joined some 2,500 participants who came from around the nation and around the world, including participants from Japan, Germany, and Australia, to name a few. The convention offered dancing in…
Patti West Join the SBR Painters Club in August to develop your skill at painting desert subjects in watercolor. The course will be given as three Sunday sessions—Aug. 4, 11, and 18—by instructor Rachel Linnemeier. Each session will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room in the Creative Arts and Technology…
Erin Newman Join us for another adventure with Zentangle with Val Barsevich, a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Shades of Black and White With Zentangle Wednesday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Whether you are new to the Zentangle Method or are already enjoying the creativity and relaxation of Zentangle, this class is for you! Val…