Jerry Fay On May 26, 2026, the Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch sponsored a shoe drive to provide shoes for the SaddleBrooke Shoes for the Homeless Program. Members of the Dinking Divas accepted donations at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Courts between 8 and 10 a.m. They were overwhelmed by the response with over 1,300 pairs…
Do you think gardening in an arid climate means settling for rocks and dust? Think again! With the right techniques—like strategic drip irrigation and proper plant selection—you can successfully grow a lush variety of agave, blooming cacti, and native desert scrubs. The secret is learning proven methods that thrive specifically in our region. Join us…
Patti Jo Lewis June 23 was the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) Sadie Hawkins Golf Tournament, and the girls invited the boys. It was June, it was hot, and it was FUN! Sadie partner selection excluded spouse and last year’s selection. Our Tournament Committee put together another exciting event, supported by our Golf Pros…
Carol Beeley and Paula Burns The SaddleBrooke Ranchette Putters wrapped up an exciting month of play in April 2026, with strong competition, impressive improvement, and several outstanding hole-in-one performances highlighted throughout the month. Leading the April prize winners was Jan Junkin with a stellar average score of 34.5. Tied closely behind were Linda Nicholson and…
Linda Shannon-Hills In a world that often measures age in limitations, this group has chosen a different metric: miles walked together. Week after week, they lace up their boots and head into the hills, defying stereotypes about aging. As they prepare to start their hike, they joke, adjust their walking sticks, and argue about which…
Nancy McCluskey-Moore For many years, first grade students at Ray Elementary School in Kearny receive a handmade bookcase and at least two books at the end of the school year. Each child annually receives an additional two books (through the third grade) to store in their bookcase. This program was started by the Rotary Club…
Dawn A. Walker Coming up soon! SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) summer concert will include several pieces from the American Folk Tradition in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The concert will be held at The Holy Way Presbyterian Church, 4040 S Bilbray Ave., Tucson, AZ 85746. This is the…
Shirley Lewis Honor Flight Southern Arizona is a non-profit organization dedicated to transporting military veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials honoring their service. The all-expense paid three-day trips are entirely funded by donations and are designed for veterans of ‘pivotal conflicts.’ The organization recently completed its 36th flight, which departed from Tucson International…
Debora Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch held the first America’s 250th Birthday party at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The Divas, their spouses, and friends of Divas gathered to show their love of America! The Divas are strongly patriotic. This is just the beginning of the Divas’ celebration of America’s 250th birthday. In the photo are…
Ron Machado A good time was had by all! The Men’s Bible Study Group of SaddleBrooke Ranch held its semi-annual Bocce Ball Tournament on April 18. Although the competition was intense, everyone had a fun time. Our final match was a men against the ladies. While it was close, 9 to 2, the ladies would…