SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club Inducts Kelly McDonald Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to have inducted Kelly McDonald as a new member on Feb. 19. His Rotary journey, however, did not begin in Arizona. Kelly has been a Rotary International member since 2012, joining in Washington state at the invitation of the…
Mary (Twink) Gates The British Club gathered on the afternoon of Feb. 18 at Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub for a lively and laughter-filled get-together in true British fashion. Twenty-seven members attended, with new faces warmly welcomed and longstanding members enthusiastically joining in the fun. The room buzzed with animated conversation as everyone took part…
Nancy Borcalli Join us on Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom for our next meeting. Guest Speakers Juan Ciscomani, Candidate for U.S. Congress (CD 6). Juan grew up in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. Juan graduated from Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. Juan’s professional…
Nichole Lawhon Introducing our second member spotlight of 2026, Barb Warnell. Throughout the year we will be focusing on SBR Paper Crafters members to share how paper crafting is important to them. Prior to moving from Winter Park, Colo., to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) in 2016, Barb looked at seven active adult communities. She wintered in…
Nancy Worby The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club is excited to present a diverse selection of classes in April. With a range of offerings, there is something for everyone interested in exploring their artistic side. Please note that registration for classes is open exclusively to SBR Art Club members. If you would like to join…
Sue Fetters John Backes, an expert in wheel throwing at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio, is teaching a workshop sharing his expertise. His workshops are designed to guide members through the technical process of “throwing” clay—transforming a raw lump of earth into functional or decorative creations. John focuses on the mechanics of the wheel,…
Sue Fetters The Mudslingers Pottery Club and once again turned their creative talent into a lifeline for the Tucson community by donating 110 handcrafted bowls to the Interfaith Community Services (ICS). Each year the Mudslingers contribute bowls to the organization’s Empty Bowls fundraiser. Participants can use the bowls for soup and bread and then take…
Sue Fetters Larry Kosiba offered a class on lidded box construction to students of all skill levels at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio. Participants learned the step-by-step process of building both the base and a matching lid. The class focused on the technical skill of making sure the lid fits perfectly. Larry guided the…
Deborah McGeehan, Lt.Col.,United States Army (Ret.) The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its recent meeting on Feb. 21 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s Vice president, retired Col. Bruce Huffman, U.S. Army, during which members were updated on the…
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted Arizona Corporation Commission Candidates—both are running to ensure “rubber stamp” utility increases aren’t occurring. Clara Pratte built her career on public service and is now a successful small business owner and a mom to two boys. She is running to lower costs for Arizonans, restore integrity to…