Tim Malone Savoring reflection in retirement begins with an evaluation of what has shaped you, what you value most, and how you want to live your years. “The most important skill of aging is the ability to create a good day.”—Mary Pipher Let’s start with a mental exercise taken from the Oxford handbook: Finding Meaning…
Category: May 2026
May 2026, Front Page
Third Annual Shoe Drive May 26!
Debora Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch have again been asked to host a shoe drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch. It will occur on Tuesday, May 26, from 8 to 10 a.m. Drop off all shoes to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Ramada. Last year the Divas collected over 2,000 pairs of shoes. The first year…
Sports, May 2026
Chasing Greens and Shamrocks
Patti Jo Lewis Technically winter was not over yet when we played the annual Updegraff Tournament in gorgeous springlike conditions on March 16 and 17. Jean Cheszek and Barb Simms (Pink Team Captains) and Suz Schuster and Lynn Steele-Flynn (Blue Team Captains) strategically selected their team players and announced the pairings and team opponents at…
Sports, May 2026
Ranchette Putters March Madness on the Green
Carol Beeley and Paula Burns Ranchette Putters continued their strong start to the year with another standout month in March, turning up both the scores and the temperatures as they combined impressive play on the greens with a memorable event highlight: “Putting for the Gold” friends and family event on March 18. Even the heat…
Sports, May 2026
Experience Wins the Point: Why Age Can Be an Advantage in Senior Tennis
Kathie Marshall At first glance, the match seems wildly unfair: a pair of 80-year-olds who warm up by discussing knee replacements; versus two younger players who bounce around like teenagers, confident that they are sure to annihilate their elderly opponents. But five minutes in, something curious happens. The octogenarians are winning with their court positioning…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
250th Constitutional Dinner
Nancy Borcalli The SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives (SBRC) invite you to a memorable and inspiring evening as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of a nation. Two and a half centuries ago, courageous men stepped forward to declare that liberty, self-governance, and individual rights were worth defending at any cost. Their vision gave rise…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
Breakfast with the Candidates on Friday, July 3
The SaddleBrooke Republican Club and the SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives invite community members to attend the 3rd Annual Breakfast with the Candidates on Friday, July 3. Arizona voters will have a valuable opportunity to meet every candidate running for statewide office, all of whom have confirmed their attendance. This event offers one of the most comprehensive…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
National Parks Club News
Linda Harvey Club members were treated to a master class in story telling by Bill Gilles once again. This time his story was educational and informative about how to use an app for creating videos to share with others. Many of us have beautiful photos just waiting to be viewed by friends and family. Bill’s…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Saddle Up and Write
Scott Hopkins Maybe you’ve thought about writing a story, novel, or memoir, but you don’t consider yourself a writer. Well, like golf, yoga, music, painting, or anything else in life, it takes practice and a simple decision to just do it. If that’s you, a good way to start is by joining the Ranch Writers.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
YMCA Triangle Y Ranch Work Day: SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club
Christianne Dettmann Did you know the YMCA operates a youth camp and retreat center less than 30 miles from SaddleBrooke, just on the other side of the Catalina Mountains? With a plethora of activities that includes archery, horseback riding, swimming, ziplining, and more, the Triangle Y Ranch camp provides an exciting yet peaceful getaway for…