James (Jim) Snyder closed on his new home in Unit 18A on Marble Drive from Montana/Florida. Jim has also lived in Kansas City. Jim enjoys tennis, golf, pickleball, hiking, sailboat racing, writing, and cooking.
Doug and Karen Petersen moved into their new home on Acadia Lane in Unit 19 in early November 2024 from Eagle, Idaho, with their two dogs, Bogey and Wilbur, Australian Labradoodles. They have also lived in Indio, Calif. Our recreational activities, pickleball, and golf were the draw to the Ranch. They also love to travel.
Larry and Marguerite Ronsberg are currently renting on Happy Jack Drive in unit 16A. They are from Fargo, N.D., and are enjoying the weather and playing pickleball.
Melanie Burns and David Franz (David not in attendance) moved into their new home on One Horse Lane in Unit 16B from Washington state with their two puppies. They like the community minded atmosphere of the Ranch, the weather, and the many activities. Their neighbors have been very supportive. Melanie is an artist and loves to hike. She commercial fished in Alaska for years.
Otto and Lori Raszler closed on their new home on Juniper Road in Unit 10 in late October from Stevensville, Mont. Their hobbies are golf and retirement.
Cindy Ernst Lea and Bob Lea (Bob not in attendance) closed in early June but moved in mid-October on Arroyo Vista in Unit 1 from Breckenridge, Colo. They have also lived in Wisconsin. They love everything, especially dance, bicycling, pickleball, bridge, golf, and snow skiing.
Karen Niles and Morris Niles (Morris not in attendance) closed and moved in mid-October on Cypress Canyon Drive in Unit 19 from Nob Hill in Tucson with their two dogs. They wanted out of the city. They swam with turtles in Maui, a highlight of their trip.
John and Janice (Jan) Nolan closed on their new home on Skyview Way in Unit 19 from Aliso Viejo, Calif. They have also lived in various other communities in California as well as Oahu, Hawaii. Having no stairs was a plus along with a very friendly community. Johns enjoys golf, handyman jobs (a professional handyman), some gardening, and is a California Field Archery Champion. Jan loves swimming, various creative activities, and tutoring. She has had three careers as a clothing buyer, a senior system analyst, and a teacher.
Doug and Denise Dean closed on their new home in late October on Oak Stone Lane in Unit 19 from Harrisburg, Pa. The attractions to the Ranch are all the amenities and art opportunities.
Jules and John Poyer closed in April 2024 but just moved into their new home in Unit 14AB on Shale Road from Mesa, Ariz. They spend their summers in Akeley, Minn. Jules enjoys bike riding and mosaics while John enjoys softball, fishing, and hunting.
Irene and Brad Dirks closed and moved into their new home in July on Shale Road in Unit 14AB from Seal Beach, Calif. Recently married last spring, they love the area, all the activities at the Ranch, the people, and being outdoors.
Ga Young Kim and Tom LaRue closed on their new home in Unit 18B from a previous home in a community in Tucson. They have also lived in Europe and Asia. They wanted to downsize and found all our facilities impressive. They love our steam bath, indoor pool, golf, and yoga, plus the hiking in our area. They also love to travel.
Arlene and Michael (Mike) Zopf closed on their new home on Egret Trail in unit 4B just before Thanksgiving from Steamboat Springs, Colo., with their dog. They have enjoyed the friendly residents, all our amenities, pickleball, art groups, jewelry, and Michael enjoys woodworking.
Raymond (Ray) and Jacqueline (Jacky) Morin closed in December on Deadwood Trail in Unit 16B from North Carolina with their pets. They have also lived in New York and Maine.
Linda Shannon-Hills
Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch.
Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our community. We take photographs of homeowners to be included in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Roundup newspaper. It is optional to have your photograph taken, but it is a good way to be introduced to the community.
We encourage all new residents to visit the SBR HOA Desk to meet Jamie Shipley, located at the opposite end of the Ranch House Grill, to receive their orientation information for SaddleBrooke Ranch. We also encourage renters to visit Jamie to receive a renter’s card to use at the fitness center and indoor pool. Jamie can register you with access to other HOA information.
The group of Newcomers Welcome volunteers consists of SBR residents who enjoy meeting people and welcoming them to our community. They are active and enthusiastically involved with many of the clubs and organizations. Contact our group if you would like to become a Newcomers Welcome Volunteer.
If you have further questions, contact Jamie Shipley at [email protected] or volunteer Linda Shannon-Hills at [email protected].
Closings in November
(Note: * is a resale closing)
Units:
2: Steven and Carol Frawley*
4A: Joseph Larmon and Laurie Moroz*
7: John and Robin Dyck*
10: Brian and Sharyn Locke*
14A: John and Julie Poyer*
14B: Chris Sorenson*
17: Richard and Paige Daniels
18A: James (Jim) Synder
18B: Tom LaRue and Ga Young Kim*
19: Morris and Karen Niles, Charles and Carol Moore, Mahlon and Joan Lang, Dana Jackson, John and Ann Mike
21B: Ronald Tarrson and Camille Canzone, Anthony and Gina Miroballi
