Category: Clubs & Classes

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…

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…

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…

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.…

The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke’s Pathways to Possibility

Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke sponsored the first-ever trade fair at the San Manuel Community Center for members of the Copper Corridor communities. Entitled “Pathways to Possibility,” the Trade Fair not only featured employment and career opportunities but also scholarships for training. The Community Center was filled with a wide variety of…

Democratic Club Hosts Local Arizona Candidates

M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted Edgar Soto, candidate for Arizona State Senate. Edgar has lived his whole life in Southern Arizona; his family lived in Pima County since before the region was part of the USA. He is a Marine Corps veteran. He spent the last 27 years at Pima Community College…

SBR Technology Club Events

Jeff Kaczmarek Your SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Technology Club concluded a successful first quarter of 2026 with two sold–out events that were open to all members of the Ranch whether a Tech Club member or not. On April 6 we had another of our twice–a–year Electronics Recycling Events. Folks brought in used PCs, laptops, phones, printers,…

Hops, Trivia, and a Royal Surprise Steal the Show!

Helen Amelsberg Cheers, chatter, and a touch of royal flair made for a fantastic afternoon as 21 attendees gathered on March 23 at Dove Mountain Brewery for a spirited British Club get-together. Guests enjoyed sampling a variety of beer flights alongside other refreshing beverages, while a delicious spread kept everyone happily fueled—from fish and chips…

New Summer ‘Intro to Shamanism’ Course

Are you looking for a class to fill your summer activities? Join Karla Trippe, SaddleBrooke author and spiritualist, as she introduces students to the practice of Shamanism. This six-week course will teach the fundamentals of this ancient, tribal healing modality. Each hourly class will delve into a different area of Shamanism. By the end of…