Diane Verkuylen-Murphy The Spring ARTwalk at SaddleBrooke Ranch is now in its 12th year. This fine art event is a two-day event, featuring nearly 90 artists exhibiting original work. The magnitude of talent here at the Ranch and the variety of great art in different media is staggering. This is an opportunity to visit nearly…
February 2026, Front Page
Wreaths Across America
Linda Nicholson On Dec. 13, 2025, SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents participated in laying Christmas wreaths on veterans’ graves at Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson. It was a beautiful morning to honor veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day. Approximately 100 volunteers across Tucson gathered for the ceremony. SaddleBrooke Ranch was represented by Cynthia and Don Avila,…
February 2026, Front Page
Nature’s Way: Fulfilling Our Feathered Friends’ Needs
Jim Hoagland The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Hiking Club and the Birding and Nature group recently conducted a “seed drive” to support the needs of Oracle State Park. SBR resident Laura Haslett, representing the Hiking Club, and Jim Hoagland, representing the Birding and Nature group, recently presented over 15 quail blocks, 850 pounds of wild bird…
February 2026, Front Page
Successful 2025 for SBR Hiking Club
Charles Hester The SaddleBrooke Ranch Hiking Club (SBRHC) concluded a successful 2025 hiking season. The Hiking Club, numbering nearly 200 members, hosted 35 fitness walks and hikes in 2025. These events ranged from 3-mile fitness walks on flat surfaces to gnarly 10-mile hikes on some of the toughest trails in Southern Arizona. In other words,…
February 2026, Front Page
We’re Back! Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
Mary Tomasello We Be Beaders are having another Earring Extravaganza sale at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) on Friday, Feb. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room located at the SBR Creative Arts & Technology Center (CATC). Many of our talented artisans will be showcasing their beautiful creations for sale just in time…
Sports, February 2026
SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball Action!
King Mitch Well,softball readers, whaddya do during Christmas break when there’s no softball action to get the blood pumping and the heart racing? Yes, well I know, sit on your duff, watch football, and eat Christmas cookies. No! Think about softball, NATCH! By the time you read this, the Winter softball season will be underway.…
February 2026, Sports
SBRWGA News
Our SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) members are tough and the numbers prove it. During November more than 60 of us came out to compete in each of our regular Tuesday outings. This is the time of year when holiday celebrations and colder weather can reduce participation, but we came out strong. Looking back…
February 2026, Sports
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. Space is limited to 24 people. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Visit our website at.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve…
February 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Mastering the Spin Game
David Zapatka Spin is one of the most underrated game-changing skills. While beginners often focus on simply getting the ball over the net, intermediate and advanced players know that adding spin can create awkward bounces, force errors, and open up the court. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your offensive tools or add finesse to your…
February 2026, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Don’t Let a Missed Shot Define Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Every pool player has experienced this: you line up for an easy shot, take your stroke, and watch the ball miss. Whether it rattles in the pocket, overcuts, or falls short, that single moment can stir up frustration, self-doubt, and tension. While the mishap itself is just a small part of…