Arlene Wong Please join us on Tuesday, May 28 in the La Mesa Room from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for Travel Talk Tuesday. Mike Redgrave, a fellow Ranch resident, will be talking about everything you need to know about cruising—mistakes to avoid, how to select a cruise and cruise line, choosing a cabin type and…
May 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…
May 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – May 2024

SBCO Elects New Board of Directors Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 8 at the annual meeting of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), the organization elected its Board of Directors for 2024-25. The members of the new board include: * President—Laura Pauli * Executive Vice President—Gayle Van Natter * Recording Secretaries—Cheryl Smith and Marcia Van Ommeran * Corresponding…
Sports, May 2024
SBRMGA Member/Member Tournament Recap
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) Member/Member Tournament unfolded over two thrilling days, commencing on Feb. 29 and concluding on March 1. With an impressive turnout of enthusiastic members, this year’s event was nothing short of exceptional. In both the Pine Flight and the Long Combo Flight, the competition was fierce, with mere strokes…
May 2024, Sports
Bocce Club Winter League Champions

Marty Knezovich, SBRBC Competition Director The SaddleBrooke Ranch Bocce Club (SBRBC) Winter League playoff matches were played on March 4 through 6. Only the top eight teams out of a field of 32 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Pallino Huggers team, captain Arlene Tonges, edged out the Pallino Pals team, captain Bernie Kembitzky, for…
May 2024, Features
Newcomers Welcome Gathering Is May 22
Linda Shannon-Hills You are loving our wonderful community, but do you know all that is available to you as a new resident? Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). It’s a new community, new state, new home … “Where do I find all the information to make settling into this new community easier?”…
May 2024, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the June edition is May 10 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines, or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
May 2024, Generals
What a Night!

Ann Vernon The Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling/Auction was a huge success, thanks to so many SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents! Without you, there would be no auction, and without an auction, the Foundation would not be able to honor its commitment to the Mountain Vista in Oracle to help fund Kindergarten Prep and…
May 2024, Generals
Mental Health Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Grief with Dr. Rose Bricker on May 5
Leslie Fore Would you like to learn about healthy interventions and skills that can reduce the symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief? Join Dr. Rose Bricker for a discussion at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Rd., on May 5 at 1 p.m. If you or your loved ones are experiencing the following…
May 2024, Generals
American Red Cross at SaddleBrooke Ranch June 1
Tina Fugleberg SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on June 1 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ranch House Sol Ballroom. The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital patients in our neighborhoods and across the…
