Joyce Wainscott Intensely observant, intellectually curious, precisely diagnostic, and laser-focused on problem solving: all terms defining Ron Lenz, past president of SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary. Ron was born in Wisconsin in 1947; his brother Russell in 1955. Their father was a sheet metal worker, their mother a homemaker. In 1957 Ron’s family moved to the maternal…
Andy Bolland A total of 96 members teed it up for the two day 2025 Men’s Golf Association Founders Cup competition, held on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6. It was a spectacular two days of golf—excellent fall weather, ideal course conditions, and great camaraderie across the field. Acknowledgments This event would not have been possible without the dedication and support…
Ed Davis If you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local homeless and other veterans in need, the families of deployed members of the Guard and Reserve, and our citizen soldiers, there is no better way than to support the American Legion Oro Valley Post 132. As a not-for-profit veterans’ service…
Sue Fetters Is it too hot for you to play golf, pickleball, or tennis? Why not try your hand at basket weaving in a “cool” studio room at the Arts and Tech Center this summer? It’s so much fun to create all sorts of baskets, especially since our teacher, Lydia, is so knowledgeable and patient!…
Andy Bolland The holiday season at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Golf Course was filled with an extra dose of cheer this year, thanks to the generosity of the golfing community. Following the true spirit of the holidays, the SBR Men’s Golf Association (MGA), the Women’s Golf Association (WGA), and The SBR Putters collectively donated to show…
Patti Jo Lewis The Red, White & Blue SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) and Lady Niners Golf Tournament was held on July 2. Hot, hot, hot days on the course! There were 59 golfers divided into two flights. A dozen Lady Niners joined our outing. Flight One had eight teams, seven teams with four players and one…
Patti Jo Lewis The SaddleBrooke Women’s Classic was held on May 22 and had a field of 120 golfers with members from SaddleBrooke HOA One, MountainView/Preserve (MV/P), and our own SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) players. The game was two best net balls of the foursome with Stableford scoring. Three (3) flights of 10 foursome…
At the Ranch House Restaurant, champions old and new gathered for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association’s (SBRMGA) Club Champions Dinner. The event honored past and present winners, including current champion Bill Borden and stalwarts like Jeff Pharr, Ron Stenhouse, Mark Martin, Bob Christianson, and Steve Thomson. Although some champions couldn’t attend, their contributions were…
Constance Garrison On April 2, the rainy weather prevented the Lady Niners Invitational golf game, but the Committee saved the fun! They did a great job! Everyone went to the Sol Ballroom for the luncheon event. Upon check-in the golfers purchased raffle tickets for the charity baskets. The proceeds from the raffle will go to…
Patti Jo Lewis In February, a great group of our SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) players chose to participate in the 2024 “Take a Swing at Cancer” golf tournament at the Preserve Golf Course at SaddleBrooke. Melanie Timberlake and Kay Johnson captured Closest to the Pin wins. Thanks to all the women who support…