Susan Levine On Sept. 26, Saddlebrook Winds and Strings performed Windows of Imagination at the DesertView Performing Arts Center, presenting an ambitious and entertaining program under the direction of visiting guest conductor Antonio Padilla. The September concert also marked an important transition for the ensemble. After three years of leadership by music director and conductor…
Generals, October 2026
Save the Date for the 14th Annual Holiday Lights Tour at the Ranch!
Rebecca Williams and Leslie Brown Do you remember bundling up and riding around in the family car to view the twinkling holiday lights? Let’s cruise the streets in golf carts and view some festive cheer! Mark your calendar for the 14th Annual Holiday Lights Golf Cart Tour to see all that glitters and glows at…
Generals, October 2026
Don’t Miss Creative Giving at the SBR Fall ARTwalk
Creative Giving is proud to participate again this fall in the SBR ARTwalk on Oct. 23 and 24. We will have our many items in the Creative Arts & Technology Center, Needle Arts Room. Most of the items we make during the year are for the various charities in need but to raise money to…
Generals, October 2026
Oracle Public Library Book Sale October 24
Beth Cooper Hundreds and hundreds of books will be available! Come to the Oracle Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and choose from paperbacks, hardbacks, fiction, nonfiction, CDs, and DVDs for sale. From 2 to 3 p.m., you can “fill a bag with books” for only $5 (we supply…
Generals, October 2026
SBR Dance Club Seeks Volunteer
Carl Pfeiffer Our Dance Club is growing, and we are looking for an additional team member. The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Dance Club is seeking to fill a new volunteer position: Media/Tech Director to help our Rock & Roll, Line, and Western dance community grow and stay connected. This vital role blends basic technology management with…
Generals, October 2026
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – October 2026
Dates to Remember and Community Celebrations Melanie Einbund Shabbat Services Year 5787 Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 Celebratory Events Chanukah, Dec. 5-12 Annual Meeting Dec. 11 Oneg Celebrations: An Oneg is a mitzvah (good deed) to celebrate and sponsor a special occasion, memory, an honor, or just because. Our sponsors include. October, Mike and Gerri…
Generals, October 2026
SaddleBrooke Ranch Blood Drive: Saturday, Oct. 3 at The Ranch House Sol Ballroom
Please join SaddleBrooke Ranch and The American Red Cross on Saturday, Oct. 3, 7 a.m. to noon, at The Ranch House Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. To make an appointment, go to: redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=saddlebrookeranch. You will need either the Red Cross Blood Donor App or a form of ID to register at…
Generals, October 2026
Take a Tour Through “Our Natural World” with Voices in the Oaks
Coralee Thompson and Lu Legel Voices in the Oaks (VIO) singers are having a great time rehearsing at the beautiful Vista United Methodist Church in Catalina. We have a wonderful group of new and returning singers and can’t wait to share Our Natural World program with you in the Sol Ballroom on Saturday, Nov. 7…
Generals, October 2026
Hear the Lions Roar and Elephants Trumpet
Arlene Wong When you join us on Oct. 27 for our October Travel Talk Tuesday presentation. SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) resident Ben Eisenstein will take us along on his incredible journey to Kenya and Tanzania. Ben and his wife Nancy are avid travelers, and Ben also has a special interest in music, nature, and technology. Ben…
Generals, October 2026
Desert Gardening Expo October 14
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 the SaddleBrooke Ranch region.…