Please join SaddleBrooke Ranch and The American Red Cross on Saturday, Dec. 6, 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…
November 2025, Front Page
Duplicate Bridge Club Birthday Surprise
Toni Graves Members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Duplicate Bridge Club (“DBC”) surprised Director Lorraine Smith with a cake celebrating her recent birthday. Weekly Game Director Neil Hartman graciously snapped the photo. The DBC offers friendly Friday afternoon sessions that begin at noon and conclude around 4 p.m. in La Vista Room, La Hacienda. Please contact…
November 2025, Front Page
Get Ready to Celebrate the Rhythm of Life
Lu Legel We hope you all have your calendars marked for the Voices in the Oaks (VIO) Rhythm of Life concert in the Sol Ballroom on Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. General admission is $20. Students get in free with ID. Tickets can be purchased from VIO singers, through our website at voicesintheoaks.org, and at…
November 2025, Front Page
Welcome to the New Firehouse
Patti West The SaddleBrooke Ranch Piecemakers Club welcomed the Golder Ranch Fire Department to their new station with the gift of a wall hanging quilt. Shown with the quilt (from left to right) are Patti West, Community Service Chair, firefighters Brent Madden and Darrel Newborn, and Barb Lambrecht and Gayle Strack, Education Co-Chairs. Photo taken…
November 2025, Front Page
We’re Back on an Earlier Date!
Toni Selk and Mary Tomasello The third annual SaddleBrooke Ranch Arts & Crafts Fair has moved to Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year it is the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the day after Black Friday. This will be a great event to start your holiday shopping and give your guests another…
November 2025, Front Page
4th Annual Unit 6 Turkey Trot and Food Drive!
Katie Lundgren The 4th annual Turkey Trot and Food Drive is Thursday, Nov. 27 at 9 a.m. sharp. Start your holiday with fun, fitness, and community spirit at our 4th annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk! All are welcome—two-legged and four-legged friends alike—and don’t forget to wear your most festive Turkey Attire! What Is a Turkey…
November 2025, Sports
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 24 people, so visit our website at sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click…
November 2025, Sports
Putting On the Ritz Tournament
Pat Albu On Oct. 8, 108 Ranchette Putters and their guests participated in “Putting on the Ritz,” another Friends and Family tournament held twice a year by our group. We had perfect weather, and many of the participants dressed in “ritzy” and glam outfits. It was a really fun atmosphere. After the putting, we went…
November 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Understanding Lapse of Focus
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool I feel one of the main reasons players never reach their full playing ability is lapse of focus while playing. Every time you miss a shot when you are playing, think about the reason why you missed. Why did you fail to leave your cue ball where it needed to be…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Relishing Pickleball: Stacking
David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…