Suzanne Marlatt Stewart A new year often signifies a fresh start for many people. For some, this means setting healthy goals. However, some of the health and wellness resolutions chosen are highly restrictive and not attainable, leading most people to break their resolutions. It’s important to make resolutions that can not only improve health but…
January 2025, Features
SBR Newcomers Welcome Gathering Is January 22
Linda Shannon-Hills Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch. It’s a new community, new state, new home… “Where do I find all the information to make settling into this new community easier?” Come to the Newcomers Welcome gathering on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. The presentation starts at 3 p.m. Come early, at 2:30 p.m.,…
January 2025, Features
Welcome New Neighbors

Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch. Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our community.…
January 2025, Features
2 Your Health – January 2025
In the New Year, Start Out with Your Quality of Life Heidi Overman Quality of life is valued, especially when we retire. We want to be able to retire and have a great quality of life. But what does that actually mean? Each person may have a different opinion as to what their quality of…
Features, January 2025
Endings, Beginnings, Retirement
Tim Malone Endings refer to the closure or conclusion of a particular phase in life. In the context of retirement, an ending might signify the conclusion of a long and fulfilling career. This phase often involves letting go of daily work routines, professional identities, and job-related responsibilities. Endings can be accompanied by mixed emotions, including…
January 2025, 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…
January 2025, Generals
Travel Talk Tuesday Is Back With an Exciting Lineup for 2025

Wonona Davis Travel Talk Tuesday (TTT) will greet the new year with our first presentation of 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at our new starting time of 3:30 p.m. in the La Mesa/La Montana Rooms. Frank Morris, who arranged and escorted the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) National Parks Club on their six-day bus tour to Moab, Utah,…
January 2025, Generals
Tri-Community Food Bank—A Look Back at 2024
Marilee Jensen As 2024 has come to an end, the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) Board of Directors would like to extend a big thank you to the many donors, volunteers, and organizations that have assisted in meeting the TCFB mission “Feeding Neighbors in SE Pinal County.” The food bank serves residents in the Copper Corridor…
January 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – January 2025

2024 Turkey Trot Katie Lundgren Unit 6 hosted the 3rd annual 5K walk/run Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. It was a beautiful morning, perfect for a pre-meal stroll. We had about 50 people and some furry friends join us this year, and a few more dressed up in their best turkey attire. All of the…
Generals, January 2025
Oracle Schools Foundation – January 2025

CS & M Trio Performing February 6 Dale Farland SaddleBrooke Ranch Residents: Please attend this benefit concert! Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) is pleased to announce that CS & M Trio will be performing at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. as a benefit concert. Proceeds of…