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Saddle Up and Enjoy the Ride

Rebecca Williams On Oct. 10, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Horseback Riding Group headed to Marana and the Tucson Mountain Stables for a nice ride through the desert on the property of the White Stallion Ranch resort. The trail wound through the desert, passing by an area of petroglyphs that attested to the centuries people have been…

Cheers to Tacos and Beers

Mary Twink Gates Tacos and beer on the patio! What could be better than tacos, cold drinks, great music, and good friends on a beautiful Arizona evening? That was exactly what 23 British Club members enjoyed when they gathered at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Sept. 23 for a fun-filled evening of tacos and beer on the…

Rodeo at the Ranch

Carol Beeley and Paula Burns What a fabulous Rodeo at the Ranch for the Ranchette Putters! The course was buzzing with energy as members and guests enjoyed a themed day of golf, games, and good company. A huge thank-you goes to Terri Menning and the amazing Events Committee for putting together such a fun and…

The Arts & Crafts Tradition!

Toni Selk and Mary Tomasello The fourth annual SBR Arts & Crafts Fair will be returning to the Ranch on Saturday, Nov. 28. It seems we have become something of a tradition and fun destination for the Thanksgiving weekend! Approximately 50 talented artists from SaddleBrooke Ranch will be offering hand-made pieces for sale in the…

5th Annual Turkey Trot and Food Drive!

Katie Lundgren Join us Thanksgiving morning—Thursday, Nov. 26 at 9 a.m. Start your holiday with fun, fitness, and community spirit at our 5th annual Turkey Trot 5K! All are welcome, two-legged and four-legged friends alike, and don’t forget to wear your most festive Turkey Attire! What Is a Turkey Trot? It’s a fun, non-competitive 5K walk,…

Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – November 2026

The Joys of High Holy Days Continue Melanie Einbund We welcomed Rosh Hashanah and the New Year 5787! Services conducted by Rabbi Daniel Price were dynamic, spiritual, and encouraged community. Rabbi Price is known for his contemporary and thoughtful religious practices. His musical abilities added an additional dynamic. Eliyanah Powers, our cantorial soloist, guided us…

Second Thoughts: Gardening 101

Christianne Dettmann I’ve never had a terribly green thumb. In fact, it’s much more correct to say my green thumb is terrible! It’s not that I’ve never grown anything worthwhile, but the occasional success stories in my garden have taken a level of attention and persistence I don’t possess naturally. Seed depth, row spacing, watering…

Welcome Newcomers!

Linda Shannon-Hills Are you a new resident to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR)? Join us for an informational presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the SBR Ranch House Sol Ballroom. You are invited to join us for the Newcomers Welcome Gathering to learn more about the SaddleBrooke Ranch community and other things…

What Is Pickleball?

Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 24 people, so visit our website at.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to…

Word of the Month: Legation

David Zapatka While on an excursion in Tangier, Morocco, recently, I toured the old U.S. Legation building. The history was phenomenal. Legation: noun lih-GAY-shun A legation is a diplomatic mission maintained by one government in another country, traditionally headed by a minister rather than an ambassador. The word can refer both to the diplomatic representatives…