Rebecca Williams Hey, Ranchers, the Off the Vine Wine Festival returns to Oro Valley on Feb. 21, bringing Arizona wine to the park. The 11th annual event takes over James D. Kriegh Park located nearby at 23 W. Calle Concordia in Oro Valley, for a full day of tastings, music, and community. The Off the…
February 2026, Generals
A Celebratory First: World-Class Music Comes To SBR

Nancy Eisenstein The Oracle Piano Society had its inaugural home performance on Dec. 13, 2025, at the home of Ben and Nancy Eisenstein. Prize winning group Duo Prism, consisting of world-renowned musicians Rieko Aizawa on piano and Jesse Mill on violin, performed. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres were served. The objective was to raise awareness of…
February 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ranch Blood Drive: Saturday, April 4 at The Ranch House
Please join SaddleBrooke Ranch and The American Red Cross on Saturday, April 4, 7 a.m. to noon, at The Ranch House Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. To make an appointment, go to: redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=saddlebrookeranch. You will need either the Red Cross Blood Donor App or a form of ID to register at…
February 2026, Generals
February at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop
Ron Peck February is bursting with excitement at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop! Love is in the air for Valentine’s Day, and we’re bringing you unbeatable savings that’ll make your heart skip a beat! Join us for our thrilling Moonlight Madness on Friday, Feb. 20, where you can snag incredible deals on gently used merchandise…
February 2026, Generals
Preparing Your Garden for Spring Planting and the Summer Heat

The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation “Preparing Your Garden for Spring Planting and the Summer…
February 2026, Generals
Mark Your Calendars: SBR Health & Wellness Fair March 28
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Health & Wellness Fair Committee The Ranch is a very active and friendly community, but more and more residents are finding they need to find medical resources to maintain, improve, and thrive in their health and wellness. SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Neighbors Helping Neighbors is hosting the third SBR Health & Wellness Fair…
February 2026, Generals
Holocaust Survivors, as Told By a Daughter
The Holocaust story is one that should never stop being told wherever people learn the facts that have made our history and human behavior. It is important to be heard, remembered, and never forgotten. Congregation B’nai Midbar invites you to hear and share the story of two people’s survival. Eva Friedner, daughter of two Holocaust…
February 2026, Generals
Go on Safari with Us to Southern Africa

Arlene Wong Join Travel Talk Tuesday on Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the La Mesa room when Peter Bratz will share details of his safari adventure to Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Peter and his wife, Marlene, relocated to the Ranch from the state of Washington 12 years ago and since then have…
January 2026, Front Page
Nature’s Way: Let it Snow, Let It Snow…

Gerry Tietje When Dean Martin crooned the classic holiday favorite, “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow,” I’m sure he wasn’t thinking of Southeastern Arizona. Winters in SaddleBrooke Ranch are mild, but occasionally atmospheric conditions are right for snow to fall, even here in sunny Arizona. It has only happened three times since…

