Nancy Sullivan-Jacobs The purpose of the Clothe Me Club at SaddleBrooke Ranch is to foster a supportive community in all aspects of clothing construction. We provide sewists with opportunities for learning and skill development through mentoring, classes, and demonstrations. Clothe Me values inclusivity, collaboration, and embraces a wide range of sewing skills while providing an…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
Basic Carving Class at Mudslingers
Sue Fetters Terri Thomas taught a class at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Mudslingers studio called Basic Carving Techniques. This class served as an introduction to surface design methods including Sgraffito, Mishima, and Relief Carving. During the session, students learned the differences among these carving styles and applied their chosen technique to create a unique ceramic…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
Paper Crafters Member Spotlight: Betty Pearce
Nichole Lawhon New to the Roundup in 2026 are Member Spotlights! We will be focusing on SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Paper Crafters members to share about our members and show how paper crafting is important to them. You might read something that resonates with you and make you think to join in on the fun! Betty…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
New Introduction to Basket Weaving Class
Sue Fetters SaddleBrooke Ranch Basket Makers are offering a new beginners class starting Tuesday, March 17, in the Art Room in theTechnology Center. The class teaches the basics of basket weaving. During the multiple sessions you will make three baskets. Each basket demonstrates different weaving techniques. All supplies and instructions are provided. We meet every…
March 2026, Generals
British Club Dines at Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse
Mary (Twink) Gates, British Club Information and Publicity Officer John Wayne, the Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy, Tom Mix, et al., deck the halls with their pictures, along with other western memorabilia, at Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse, just outside Tucson on the Florence Highway, only a 20 minutes’ drive from SaddleBrooke. It was here on…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Creative Giving of SaddleBrooke Ranch Gives with Love
Linda Shannon-Hills Creative Giving is a vibrant sewing, knitting, and crocheting group at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) that brings heart and handiwork together for a greater purpose. In 2025 alone, the group created and donated more than 2,800 handcrafted items to eight different charities, as well as to residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch in need of medical…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Riders Have Fun Viewing the Catalina Foothills and the Tucson Mountains
Rebecca Williams The Horseback Riding Group enjoyed the trail on a beautiful spring day at Westward Look Resort on Feb. 7. The skies were bright blue, highlighting some great views of the Tucson Mountains to the west and the Catalina Mountains to the north. It would seem that in this nearby residential area it would…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
National Parks Club Meeting
Linda Harvey Located only 10 miles from SaddleBrooke Ranch, Catalina State Park offers visitors 5,500 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert Landscape to enjoy. The park is home to rugged canyons, saguaro cacti, and seasonal streams with diverse desert flora and fauna. With trails, stunning views, and overnight campsite parking, the park is perfect for a…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Charcuterie Board Workshop a Huge Success
Debora Witten The SaddleBrooke Ranch Woodworking Club offers a variety of classes to its members. In January, the Beach Wave Charcuterie Board class was a big hit. Pictured from left to right are John Mertz, Darla Carlson, Mark Bostley, Carol Fixter, Neal Drell, Dick McGraw, John Bologna, Bob Lewis, Craig Jensen, Lingky Sugg, Phil Wescott,…
March 2026, Religion
Congregation B’Nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – March 2026
What Did I Forget? Melanie Einbund Wishing a quick recovery to Hal Kirman Wishes of wellness to Sherry Kaplan. Sherry, an ‘institution’ unto herself, has had a long illness and is now recovering slowly, but recovering. OK, so now I can talk about a Chesed committee. Chesed is the Hebrew word for “kindness” or “compassion”…