The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation on “Building Healthy Soils and Organic Gardening.” Do you…
August 2025, Generals
Voices in the Oaks Tune Up to Sing!
Lu Legel Mark your calendars for Voices in the Oaks (VIO) fall concert in the Sol Ballroom on Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. and our holiday concert on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. We will also perform at Vista UMC on Nov. 2. We can’t wait to see you at one of our concerts! Watch…
August 2025, Generals
“Five Shorts with Shortcake”
This is the official word: auditions are a go for the Fall 2025 Community Circle Players (CCP) production of Five Shorts with Shortcake. Three directors– Susan Sterling, Shawne Cryderman, and Carol Henry– recently met to begin planning for auditions, finalizing scripts, rehearsal schedules, sets, props, and costumes–all the elements needed for another spectacular CCP production.…
August 2025, Generals
American Legion Oro Valley 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Coming September 6
Ed Davis If you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local homeless and other veterans in need, the families of deployed members of the Guard and Reserve, and our citizen soldiers, there is no better way than to support the American Legion Oro Valley Post 132. As a not-for-profit veterans’ service…
August 2025, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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July 2025, Front Page
SBCO and Ranchers Promote Reading with Bookcases and Books
Nancy McCluskey-Moore At the end of the school year, first grade students at Ray Elementary School in Kearny receive a handmade bookcase and at least two books. Each child annually receives an additional two books (through the third grade) to store on their bookcase. The Rotary Club of Kearny started this program to encourage young…
July 2025, Front Page
Stuff the Bus—July 24!
Crystle Nehrmeyer, District Superintendent Our annual “Stuff the Bus” events in SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch are valuable opportunities for our students, staff, and community to come together and help the students at Mt. Vista K-8 School in Oracle start their school year strong. The event is traditionally scheduled right after school starts in August. However,…
July 2025, Front Page
Team SBR Fights Cancer at Light the Night!
Sandy Jessop Where do our dollars go? For the last 10 years, residents of Saddlebrooke Ranch (SBR) have joined together to raise funds for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night” 1 K walk and fundraiser. And we never disappoint. Team SBR: Strong—Brave—Resilient has always been one of the top three fundraising teams here in Tucson!…
July 2025, Front Page
SBRMGA 2025 Ryder Cup
Tim Schaal The West team, captained by Ed Robertson and led by the exceptional performances of Craig Leyburn, Mike McManus, and Patrick Fancher, emerged victorious in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) annual Ryder Cup. The team secured a 53.5 to 44.5 victory over the course of the three-day event held in mid-May. The…
July 2025, Front Page
Bocce Club Spring League Champions
Marty Knezovich The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Bocce Club Spring League playoff matches were played May 27 through May 30. Only the top 12 teams out of a field of 44 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Honor Rollers team, captain John Murphy, edged out the Rockin’ Rollers team, captain Tim Connolly, for the championship. The…