First Happy Hour for Unit 2 Leslie Gordon Unit 2, one of the first sections built at the Ranch, met for the first time on May 16 for happy hour. We had a great time and will do it again in the fall. Unit 4B—‘Happy Gilmore’ Steals the Scene Camille Esterman Who doesn’t fondly remember…
Janelle Authur After 73 happy hours, it is not always easy for members of Unit 8A to come up with fresh ideas for their monthly happy hour gatherings. But, the unit did it again with “Sing, Sip, and a Sunset” at its 74th happy hour on April 20. Planning for the 74th happy hour started…
Unit 6 Whiskey and Brew Tasting Linda Chase Unit 6 residents participated in a fun-filled evening of whiskey tastings hosted by Bill and Jackie St. Clair. Unit 6 residents also enjoyed the beautiful SaddleBrooke Ranch scenery outside while sipping cocktails and chatting around the St. Clair’s outdoor fire pit. It was another hugely successful Unit…
“This is Us”—Unit 8A Celebrates Six Years of Happy Hours Janelle Authur When the first residents of Unit 8A met for happy hour at the Bistro in March 2016, no one imagined the unit would still be meeting for monthly happy hours six years later. With the happy hour streak unbroken, 57 Unit 8Ars gathered…
Hearts and Flowers Joy Hellard Love was in the air on Saturday, Feb. 12. The activity committee for Unit 16B sold 100 pink and red Valentine’s Day roses to raise money for the unit’s 2022 activities. Each long-stemmed rose included a custom-made bow, Valentine card, and a raffle ticket making the residents eligible for two…
Unit 8A Adopts a Highway Brian Cowman Have you ever wondered who those people are that pick up trash along the highway? Well, some of those people live at the Ranch in Unit 8A. You may see us out several times a year between milepost 91 and 92, in both the north and southbound lanes. You can’t…
Unit 16B Lights Up the Holidays Joy Hellard Whether the 16B residents chose the sophisticated lighting of gold and silver, or an inflatable surfing Santa in a Hawaiian shirt, the unit was a sea of shimmering splendor throughout the 2021 holiday season. Creating its own SaddleBrooke Ranch “Festival of Lights,” 16B residents outdid themselves this…
Unit 6 Holds Their First Ever Annual Halloween Crawl Linda Chase Unit 6 held their first-ever Halloween crawl. Residents dressed up in Halloween costumes and strolled over to various Unit 6 host homes to enjoy beverages, spooky appetizers, and great company. Being a new unit to SaddleBrooke Ranch, this was the first time meeting neighbors…
“Wine Connoisseurs” of Unit 6 Linda Chase The Unit 6 residents held their first-ever wine tasting event on Oct. 16. Given it was the Halloween season, the theme was “Spooky/Mysterious Wines” hosted at Jes and Linda Chase’s home. The host family supplied the wines and the guests supplied the appetizers, which were not only very…
“Sweet” 16A Get-Together Kim Schweitzer On Sept. 29, residents of unit 16A gathered at The Bistro for a Welcome Fall Happy Hour. Together we snacked, clinked our glasses, talked, and were just happy to see our friends and neighbors. For some of the attendees, this was the first time meeting and getting acquainted with their…