Do you think gardening in an arid climate means settling for rocks and dust? Think again! With the right techniques—like strategic drip irrigation and proper plant selection—you can successfully grow a lush variety of agave, blooming cacti, and native desert scrubs. The secret is learning proven methods that thrive specifically in the SaddleBrooke Ranch region.…
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m., in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation “Water Conservation and Choosing the Correct Plants for Pinal County.”…
Mary Ann Waldron Just 10 miles from SaddleBrooke Ranch is the oldest library in Pinal County—the Oracle Public Library at 565 E. American Ave.—which was founded in 1903 as a reading room. Today it is a full service community resource with a community bulletin board, fax and copy service, free use of desktop computers, and…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Neighbors Helping Neighbors Neighbors Helping Neighbors is hosting with Desert Life Pharmacy the second Vaccination Clinic at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. until noon at the SBR Ranch House entry hall, north end. The vaccination options are Flu and Covid vaccine. Register for the time you want to attend and…
Pete Watson The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke and IMPACT of Southern Arizona need your help. We need full-sized hygiene and household items to help over 900 IMPACT families. The most needed items are: shampoo and conditioner, soap, deodorant, body wash, toothpaste, diapers, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, lotion, Ziploc bags, and dry pet food. If…
Sandy Jessop The event of the season has finally arrived! It’s the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cancer Support Group’s 2nd Annual FUNraising & Silent Auction. Proceeds Benefit Blood Cancer United and the SBR Cancer Support Group. Friday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. La Hacienda Bistro Come to the Bistro for the fun. The bar will be open…
Diane Verkuylen-Murphy Friday, Oct. 23, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ARTwalk is a respected semi-annual event at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). The Spring show drew visitors from the Greater Tucson Area and nearby communities. Twenty-five artists opened their home studios, and five art clubs showcased local SBR artists…
Patti West and Char Burrill With the delivery on Aug. 6 of 65 quilts and 26 pillowcases to Casa de Paz and CASA of Pinal County, the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Piecemakers have reached a major milestone. Since 2017, this group of generous SaddleBrooke Ranch quilters has donated more than 1,000 quilts to the organizations they…
Christina Dunn Come dance with the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tap Dance Club! Whether you have never tap danced before or you are a seasoned tapper, all levels are welcome to join us on Wednesdays at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fitness Room at the La Hacienda club. We meet weekly. Tap shoes are not necessary.…
David Moretto Congratulations to Mark Drake, Tim Resh, Rod Linville, Rick Snowden and John Noland—our 2026 SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association Match Play winners. The nine-hole match format was a success as we were able to complete the tournament in only two Thursdays. With only nine holes per match, there was little room for error…