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…
February 2026, Sports
We’re off the Tee
Patti Jo Lewis 2025 SBRWGA Club Happenings Who is the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association’s (SBRWGA) Most Improved Player for 2025? Joan Grawe receives the award based on her Handicap Index dropping the highest percentage over the season. Who won the largest purse for 2025? Susan Ness was the big winner at $364.33. Who played…
February 2026, Sports
Annual Putters Luncheon Packs the House to Welcome New Board
Carol Beeley and Paula Burns Ranchette Putters kicked off the new year in high style, transforming a lively afternoon luncheon into a festive celebration honoring leadership, service, and standout performances on the green. The event marked the official welcome of the incoming board members while offering heartfelt thanks to the 2025 board for their dedication…
February 2026, Sports
SBR Golfers Spread Holiday Cheer with Generous Donations
Andy Bolland The holiday season at SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Course was made brighter this year thanks to the generosity and gratitude of the local golfing community. In the true spirit of the season, representatives from both the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (MGA) and Women’s Golf Association (WGA) gathered to recognize the hard work and…
February 2026, Sports
SBR Lady Niners Second Member-Member Tournament “A Hole Lotta Fun”
Constance Garrison The SaddleBrooke Ranch Lady Niners held their second Member-Member Golf Tournament over a two week period; Nov. 4 and 11, 2025. The first round was a scramble on the back nine under sunny skies and cool temps. Thirty-eight Lady Niners participated in this team event. It was easy to recognize the two-person teams…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
New Class: Learn the Fine Art of Printmaking
New Class: Learn the Fine Art of Printmaking Dale Farland Are you looking to try a new art medium this year? Join SBR resident and instructor Deb Gilbertson to learn the traditional fine art of printmaking called Lino Print (also referred to as Lino Cut). Here is your opportunity to learn this technique without having…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives
Nancy Borcalli The next meeting of the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Conservatives is Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the SBR Sol Ballroom. Guest Speakers Loren Spivack, Conservative Speaker and Author Loren is a popular speaker/author and appears at Republican/Conservative events all over the United States. Loren examines the issues of our time…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
SBR Republican GOP Club Hosts Jeffrey McClure, Ellie Brown, and Joel Strabala
Barry J. Brunetto We are honored to announce our guest speakers for Feb. 25. The meeting will take place in the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom at 3:30 p.m. We will have three speakers for this meeting: Jeffrey McClure, Pinal County Supervisor & Vice-Chairman, Ellie Brown, Pinal County Justice of the Peace, and Joel Strabala,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary: Better Busy Than Bored!
Christianne Dettmann Did you find some hidden gems this past fall at any of the Golden Goose Moonlight Madness sales? Did you visit the Rotary’s “Quilts of Love” sale at the Sunny Side Up Café on Oct. 28-29, 2025? Did you score some great deals at the IDWI (“I Don’t Want It!”) sale in the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
Tech Club Updates
Jeff Kaczmarek The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Tech Club’s “Digitizing Your Life” series continues with our Shutterfly Photo Book Workshops scheduled for Feb. 3, Feb. 17, and March 17. All classes run from 1-3 p.m. in the Technology Room and you must register via our website, sbrtechnology.club. A topic of interest to everyone is Artificial Intelligence…