Gary Chalk I am alone in my car parked in our driveway. I am attempting to do what the computer geeks call ‘Syncing Your Device.’ I call it ‘#%$%#!’ When I finish ‘Syncing Your Device’ I will be able to listen to my personal playlist, place and receive phone calls, read my text messages, and…
July 2025, Sports
POP Tennis Summer Smash Serves Up Fun at the Ranch
Jan Storey The courts were buzzing with energy on May 23 as 24 players gathered at the Ranch for the POP Tennis Summer Kickoff Smash. Held from 8 to 11 a.m., the event marked a festive start to the season with fast-paced play, great company, and prizes for all—thanks to generous support from local sponsors.…
July 2025, Features
Fourth Annual Dinking Divas Pet Food Drive
Debora Witten The residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch were extremely generous at the Dinking Divas pet food drive and donated over 746 pounds of dry pet food, 469 cans of wet pet food, 27 packs of pet food treats, 9 cat and dog beds,12 bowls, 2 gates, 1 doggie step, 100 pounds of litter with two…
July 2025, Sports
SBRMGA Show Their Appreciation to the Golf Maintenance Crew
The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) golf maintenance crew enjoyed an appreciation BBQ through the 2025 donations from the members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA). The crew enjoyed steak, chicken, and the usual side dishes, and had a blast. Aaron and the crew wanted to thank the MGA membership as they enjoyed the BBQ.…
July 2025, Religion
OVCN@The Ranch: Temporary Move and Summer Breakfast Series!
Heads up, Saddlebrooke Ranch friends! OVCN@The Ranch, your campus church that usually meets in the Sol Ballroom, will temporarily gather in the La Hacienda Club meeting rooms from July 20 to Aug. 17 while the Ballroom gets a brand-new floor. Same time—Sundays at 9 a.m.—but with a summer twist: a delicious breakfast served before worship…
July 2025, Features
2 Your Health: Loneliness: How It Impacts Our Life
Dr. Rose Bricker The former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murphy published an article with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2023. In that article, he stated that we have an epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in the U.S. He goes on to say, “It is so prevalent…
July 2025, Features
Scams at an All-Time High in 2024
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…
July 2025, Sports
SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association News
Char Burrill SaddleBrooke Classic The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) SaddleBrooke Classic was held May 13 at MountainView. Forty-one golfers from SaddleBrooke Ranch participated in this friendly team competition. Teams are made up of golfers from all three SaddleBrooke Women’s Clubs—Mountain View/The Preserve, SaddleBrooke One, and SaddleBrooke Ranch. This provides a wonderful opportunity to…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Gets a Sister Club
Kristi Halvorson, Harvey Smith, and Barbara Barr Bengen May 22 was a red-letter day for The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, District 5500, Tucson, Arizona, USA, and the Rotary Club of Hermosillo Milenia, District 4100, Hermosillo, Mexico. The two Rotary clubs have officially agreed to join together as “Sister Clubs” for three years. This exciting partnership,…
July 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Things to Consider When Buying a New Cue Stick or Shaft
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Over the years cue sticks have evolved a lot. In 1978 I was playing with house sticks in the local pool hall in Big Spring, Texas, when the owner encouraged me to order a cue from a friend of his in Colorado Springs, Colo. His name was Bill Stroud, the owner…