Dr. Rose Bricker The former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murphy published an article with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2023. In that article, he stated that we have an epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in the U.S. He goes on to say, “It is so prevalent…
July 2025, Features
Scams at an All-Time High in 2024
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…
July 2025, Sports
SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association News
Char Burrill SaddleBrooke Classic The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) SaddleBrooke Classic was held May 13 at MountainView. Forty-one golfers from SaddleBrooke Ranch participated in this friendly team competition. Teams are made up of golfers from all three SaddleBrooke Women’s Clubs—Mountain View/The Preserve, SaddleBrooke One, and SaddleBrooke Ranch. This provides a wonderful opportunity to…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Gets a Sister Club
Kristi Halvorson, Harvey Smith, and Barbara Barr Bengen May 22 was a red-letter day for The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, District 5500, Tucson, Arizona, USA, and the Rotary Club of Hermosillo Milenia, District 4100, Hermosillo, Mexico. The two Rotary clubs have officially agreed to join together as “Sister Clubs” for three years. This exciting partnership,…
July 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Things to Consider When Buying a New Cue Stick or Shaft
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Over the years cue sticks have evolved a lot. In 1978 I was playing with house sticks in the local pool hall in Big Spring, Texas, when the owner encouraged me to order a cue from a friend of his in Colorado Springs, Colo. His name was Bill Stroud, the owner…
June 2025, Front Page
Nature’s Way: Successful Birdathon for the SBR Cuckoos
Jim Hoagland It was another successful year for the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cuckoos Birdathon. Later in May, after the submission date for this article, the Cuckoos would find out if they defended their title of “Best Bucks for Birds” at the Tucson Bird Alliance (TBA) wrap-up party. With the donations and pledges, thanks to friends,…
June 2025, Front Page
Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament
Mardiece Patrick This year’s Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament was three days of nonstop laughter, strong competition, and fun. Over 125 people competed in Women’s, Mixed, and Men’s Doubles over the three-day period. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to the top three competitors in each category. There were several three-way ties that came…
June 2025, Front Page
Unit 21 Biannual Block Party
Didi Yontef-Roberts On April 27, Unit 21 residents had their biannual Block Party. With 67 people in attendance, it was, once again, a wonderful way to meet new friends, see old acquaintances, and enjoy great food contributions and drinks, all while enjoying our beautiful spring weather. There were driveway games to play, conversations to catch…
June 2025, Front Page
SBR Lady Niners Cactus Flower Invitational a Huge Success!
Constance Garrison On April 15, 75 players competed in the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Lady Niners 2025 Cactus Flower Invitational. The tournament was a scramble with a shotgun start. We invited guest participants from seven other clubs: Oro Valley CC, The Views, MountainView–Preserve, Highlands, Tucson National, Crooked Tree, and SaddleBrooke HOA One. Outside participants were paired…
June 2025, Generals
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