David Zapatka There’s something audacious about the name. Pickleball. Say it out loud. You can’t help but grin. It turns out that is exactly the point! Millions of people are discovering that a paddle, a whiffle-like ball, and a court the size of a badminton court can do something that gyms and wellness apps cannot.…
August 2026, Sports
Number 1!
Debora Witten The first SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club members to play on the newly resurfaced pickleball courts were the Sunshine Girls. The Sunshine Girls play as soon as the sun comes up each Wednesday. Pictured are Mary Schneck, Jeanne Nordstrom, Raynelle Dean, and Debora Witten.
Sports, August 2026
SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball Action!
King Mitchell All right softball fans, here’s the latest and greatest in SaddleBrooke Senior softball action. Spring League Action—It’s a Wrap! Yep, it’s OVER! The Spring season wrapped June 26. The boys and girls of summer took a two–week break and were back at it the second week in July for the Summer season. Meantime,…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Drab To Fab: “Glass Up” Your Outdoor Space
Claudia Knauss Summer in Arizona is a great time to focus on sprucing up landscaping. Melody Van Ness has done just that by strategically adding glass accents to various locations in her unique backyard. Enjoying patio entertaining is a hallmark of the Van Ess family. Visitors are treated to instant information as to which type…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Thank You for Helping Us Rescue 5 Tons of Soft Plastics
Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke has transformed 5 tons of recycled soft plastics into beautiful all-weather benches. We are grateful to the people of Catalina, SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, Oracle, and San Manuel who have been instrumental in helping us reach this milestone in just 2 1/2 short years. Just think of those…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Ranch Writers Sharing: End of an Era
Ron Machado and Scott Hopkins Have you ever thought about writing a story, novel, or memoir, but need a little encouragement? Then consider joining the Ranch Writers—a group of SaddleBrooke Ranchers who have a passion for writing. Our mission is to encourage writers and improve our writing skills. Here’s a story we’d like to share…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Maybe It’s Time to Surprise Yourself!
Debora Witten Sled training is one of the safest and most effective ways to build strength, improve balance, and increase cardiovascular fitness without placing excessive stress on the joints. By pushing, pulling, and dragging the sled, you’ll strengthen the muscles needed for everyday activities while improving mobility, endurance, and power for sports like golf and…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club – August 2026
Sunrise Rotary Helps at More Than a Bed, Tucson Housing First Christianne Dettmann “Every child deserves to be valued” is much more than a mantra to More Than a Bed (morethanabed.org), a Tucson-based resource center for foster and adoptive families. This 501(c)(3) charity “…provides essential items—beds, clothing, shoes, diapers, toys, and more—at no cost to…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives
Sheila K. Muehling As I write this, we are just 16 days away from the 2026 Primary Election. By the time you read this, the votes will have been cast, and the results will be known. While I don’t know who the winners will be, I sincerely hope Arizona voters took the time to learn…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
August Art Classes at the SBR Art Club
Nancy Worby Join us for some indoor fun to beat the heat this summer! Please note that registration for classes is open exclusively to SBR Art Club members. If you would like to join the club or find more information about individual classes, visit our website at sbrartclub.clubexpress.com. Membership for the SBR Art Club for…