Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners will present “Plant Selection and Maintenance in the Sonoran Desert” on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. Please join us in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom for this presentation. What is the difference between plants grown in a restoration nursery and plants grown in a typical commercial nursery? Are plants…
Generals, December 2024
Gardening for Butterflies and the Importance of Waystations

Bob Allen, Master Gardener Butterflies need our help! How to help them was what over 100 interested gardeners learned on Sept. 11 at a seminar hosted by the Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Katie Rogerson, Director of Education and Public Engagement at Tucson Botanical Gardens, taught this fascinating lecture. Most of the…
December 2024, Generals
Unique and Uncommon Cactus and Succulents for Cold Climates
Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom. Join us as we welcome back Mark Sitter from B & B Cactus Farm for this free presentation: “Unique and Uncommon Cactus and Succulents for Cold…
December 2024, Generals
Do You Have a Passion for Ephemera? Do Clocks Make You “Tick?”
Pat Hillerud and Lynn Denning Then the Golden Goose has a volunteer place for you! In our VAC (Vintage, Antique, and Collectables) Department you will find collectable comic books, sports memorabilia, baseball card collections, collectable sports jerseys, signed hats, bats, footballs, baseballs, model cars, Star Wars memorabilia, and Legos, to name a few items of…
December 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ranch Employee Appreciation
Please join us in celebrating our SaddleBrooke Ranch employees for the 14th year. Many of our employees here at the Ranch do not work in positions that provide residents with the opportunity to personally thank them throughout the year. All our employees play a big part in what makes the Ranch a special place we…
Generals, December 2024
Unit Happenings – December 2024

Fall Fun with Units 3 and 4A Although the day started with clouds, rain, and even hail, by the afternoon of Oct. 19, the sun was shining and temps were in the mid-70s—perfect conditions for a unit party. By popular demand, the band Total Recall made another appearance on the Sandpiper Place cul-de-sac, playing classics…
December 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach – December 2024

SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Residents Walked for Kids Nancy McCluskey-Moore The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Walk for Kids was held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 26. The walk was preceded by a warm-up session led by Jacqueline Brehm of Vital Moves in the SaddleBrooke HOA One parking lot near the bocce ball courts. Walkers, wearing…
December 2024, Generals
Thank You Ranch for Your Generosity in Helping Others

Linda Shannon-Hills On Oct. 19, the Creative Giving of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) sponsored a blanket–a–thon with the help of Bob and Shirley Lewis, residents of SBR. They left their Jeep pickup at the parking area near the pond for residents to drop off slightly used blankets, sleeping bags, men’s and women’s clothing, new socks and…
December 2024, Generals
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to stop drinking; there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…
December 2024, Generals
Did You Know? SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors Available to All Residents
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors Did you know residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) volunteer for SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors (SBR NHN)? The group provides rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other types of rides in the local area at no charge to our residents. Many volunteers send out cards, texts, or make phone…
