Linda Shannon-Hills and Neighbors Helping Neighbors Neighbors Helping Neighbors is hosting, with Desert Life Pharmacy, two Vaccination Clinics at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) on Saturday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Hacienda Club, in La Mesa/Montana Rooms. The vaccination options are flu and Covid vaccine. Register for the…
September 2025, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ranch Blood Drive: Saturday, October 4 at The Ranch House
Please join SaddleBrooke Ranch and The American Red Cross on Saturday, Oct. 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…
August 2025, Front Page
FUN and Cancer FUNdraiser Events
October is always a busy month here at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR), and 2025 will be no different. So now is the time to mark your calendar for two fabulous events—with a new twist! Oct. 17: SBR Cancer Support Group’s 6th Annual Community Golf Cart Ride (6 to 6:30 p.m.) followed by the Light the Night…
August 2025, Front Page
SBRWGA Summertime Cool
Char Burrill The heat is not keeping our SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) dedicated golfers off the course. League day play continues through the summer and we are out there. On July 1 we celebrated the Fourth of July with a Red, White, and Blue four-person best ball tournament. And just to keep it…
August 2025, Front Page
Nature’s Way: Festivals and Fall Migration
Jim Hoagland August is one of the best months for birding in Arizona. In normal years, migration picks up and diversity of species peaks during the summer monsoons. There is no better way to enjoy bird watching this time of year than by going to a birding festival. They are organized to get you to…
August 2025, Front Page
Creative Giving and Casa de los Niños
Carol Andrews A recent donation of machine-knitted throw-square samples was gratefully received by Creative Giving. While the group initially explored several project ideas for the squares, none seemed to be the right fit—until a timely conversation sparked a perfect solution. A volunteer with Creative Giving spoke with a friend who volunteers at Casa de Los…
August 2025, Front Page
“You Really Like My Art?”
SBR Art Club, Linda Shannon-Hills Many of the participating artists were amazed by the feedback they received during the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club Summer Social and Member Art Showcase held on June 11. Many of us in the SBR Art Club are novice artists, simply looking for ways to express ourselves and connect with…
August 2025, Front Page
SaddleBrooke Ranch Blood Drive: Saturday, August 2 at La Hacienda Club
Please join SaddleBrooke Ranch and The American Red Cross on Saturday, Aug. 2, 7 a.m. to noon, at La Hacienda Club (this drive only), located at 31390 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…
August 2025, Generals
Welcome Newcomers!
Linda Shannon-Hills Are you a new resident to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR)? Join us for an informational presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 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…
August 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Improving a Few Parts of Your Game in a Short Time
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool When most players try to improve their games they sometimes work on too many changes all at once. It makes me think of the old quote: “Jack of all trades and master of none.” With this thought in mind, I want you to focus on just the shots that you miss…