Debora Witten The Dinking Divas will hold the third annual shoe drive on Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Ramada.
January 2025, Front Page
10th Annual Steiness Tennis Festival: The Coyotes vs. The Roadrunners
Kathie Marshall Coyotes and Roadrunners were spotted at the SaddleBrooke Ranch tennis courts recently, but they were not the wild animals so often seen wandering in our neighborhoods. Instead, they were tennis club members who joined the Coyote and Roadrunner teams to wage friendly battle during the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) 10th Anniversary Steiness…
January 2025, Front Page
Lady Niners Inaugural Member-Member Tournament
Constance Garrison The SaddleBrooke Ranch Lady Niners held their first Member-Member Golf Tournament over a two week period—Nov. 5 and 12. The first round was a scramble on the back nine under sunny skies and cool temps. Thirty-six Lady Niners participated in this team event. It was easy to recognize the two-person teams as the…
January 2025, Front Page
Unit 21 Wishes You a Happy New Year
Julie Dzekute The Unit 21 Villas enjoyed our third get-together. We enjoyed a happy hour with awesome food, friends, and fun on the green space behind us. We had more than 45 neighbors in attendance. It was so much fun getting to know old and new neighbors just before Thanksgiving.
January 2025, Front Page
Casino Night Raises More Than $5,500 for SBCO
Katie Lundgren Patrick and Jacqueline Fancher in Unit 2 hosted their 4th annual Casino Night with proceeds benefiting SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO). Approximately 45 people attended the event which was complimented by a full buffet including tri-tip. There were chances to win great prizes throughout the night, such as gift cards to Top Golf, Charred…
January 2025, Front Page
What Is Creative Giving?
Mary Jo Wright At the recent SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) art fair, I asked visitors, “Do you know what Creative Giving is?” Most people were unaware of this SBR group, headed by co-chairs Dian Gowen and Linda Shannon-Hills, with over 60 volunteers. Creative Giving makes a myriad of items to donate to 10 different charities to…
January 2025, Front Page
SaddleBrooke Ranch Hiking Club Back on the Trails
Charles Hester Now that fall and winter are here, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Hiking Club (SBRHC) is back to a busy schedule of hikes. Since our Southern Arizona temperatures have cooled down, SBRHC guides have been leading hikes in the local area, ranging from easy, flat, short-distance hikes to challenging hikes featuring longer distances and tougher…
Generals, January 2025
SaddleBrooke Ranch Blood Drive: Saturday, February 1 at The Ranch House
Join us Saturday, Feb. 1 between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Ranch House, Sol Ballroom for the American Red Cross Blood Drive. The Ranch House is located at 31143 S. Amenity Dr. To make an appointment or learn more, please visit the redcrossblood.org website and download the American Red Cross Donor App. You…
January 2025, Sports
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll need…
January 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Playing with the Flow of the Game or Match
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Most players would benefit from playing within the rhythm or flow of the game or match they are in. Millions of competitive billiard players wanting to improve their winning percentage should consider the flow of the game or match. Let us first talk about the flow of a game. When I…