B’nai Midbar News Melanie Einbund 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 Koen, celebrating their 64th wedding anniversary; November, Leslie Klipper Stewart celebrating her 70th birthday; December is sponsored by the Congregation, welcoming new members.…
September 2026, Features
Welcome Newcomers!
Linda Shannon-Hills Are you a new resident to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR)? Join us for an informational presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the SBR Ranch House Sol Ballroom. You are invited to join us for the Newcomers Welcome Gathering to learn more about the SaddleBrooke Ranch community and other things…
September 2026, Generals
17th Annual American Legion Post 132 Charity Golf Tournament
Golf for a worthy cause on Sept. 12, then enjoy lunch at the MountainView Ballroom at SaddleBrooke. There will be raffle prizes and contest holes. All proceeds benefit veterans in need, soldiers and their families. Donations to the American Legion are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Tax E.I.N. #26-4228431. Tournament Sponsorships Are…
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
To Line Dance or to Square Dance—That Is the Question!
Rebecca Williams Dancing is one of the most enjoyable ways to improve balance, stay active, and keep the mind sharp—and here at the Ranch, you have two great options to choose from: line dancing and square dancing. Better yet, why not try both? Line Dancing Lesson sessions start every 7 to 8 weeks Line dancing…
Generals, September 2026
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – September 2026
Sonoran Desert Corvettes of Tucson Chooses SBCO as Charity of the Year Nancy McCluskey-Moore In 2025, Sonoran Desert Corvettes of Tucson (SDCT) chose SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) as its Charity of the Year. As their donation to SBCO, SDCT members purchased and delivered backpacks filled with school supplies for students as well as a lot…
September 2026, Generals
Travel Talk Tuesday Is Going to New Zealand
Arlene Wong Nandita and Prag Shah, who moved to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) in September 2025, are avid hikers and travelers. They have moved many times and lived in Pittsburgh, Pa.; Brussels, Belgium; Princeton, N.J.; and most recently in Gilbert, Ariz., for 12 years before moving to SBR. They love to travel and have visited many…
September 2026, Features
Resident Author: Beware! Heat-Related Illness Can Kill You (Part 3)
Thomas J. Sims, MD In parts 1 and 2 of this article I discussed the dangers of heat-related illnesses and focused on two types: mild to moderate. Now, let’s look at the third and fourth types, which can be life-threatening—heat exhaustion and heat stroke—which you might be more susceptible to if you’ve had a heat-related…
September 2026, Generals
Desert Gardening Expo
Susan Slocum 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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2026
Beaders Are Preparing Items for the Holidays
Leslie Stewart Don’t most people enjoy receiving handmade gifts? These represent thought and love from the crafter to the recipient. Now is the time to make gifts for the upcoming holidays. We Be Beaders are preparing by holding classes like earrings, bracelet, and necklace classes, as well as classes for making other objects. Classes are…
Clubs & Classes, September 2026
September Art Classes at the SBR Art Club
Nancy Worby Join us for some September fun as we round out the summer with a great variety of new classes! Please note that registration for classes is open exclusively to SBR Art Club members. If you would like to join the club or find more information about individual classes, visit our website at sbrartclub.clubexpress.com.…