Category: June 2026

Chrissy’s Bon Voyage

Tove Pape If you live in SaddleBrooke Ranch, the chances are high that you have met Chrissy Kaestle and been greeted with a big smile. You may even have seen her on the highway driving her golf cart to Bashas’. After many years here at the Ranch, Chrissy has decided to move to within a…

State Parties – June 2026

Texas Club Brings Lone Star Spirit to SBR Mary Kay Voss The Ranch got a full helping of Lone Star hospitality on April 16 as the SBR Texas Club gathered for an evening of brisket, music, and good ole Texas fellowship at the Budahl home. The highlight of the evening was, without question, the mouthwatering…

SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives Meeting June 10

Sheila Muehling The next meeting of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives (SBRC) is Wednesday, June 10, in the SBR Sol Ballroom from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The American people have long held a deep respect for the judicial system of the United States. It is a system grounded in the fundamental principle that every individual accused…

New Introduction to Basket Weaving Class

Sue Fetters Too hot to golf? Why not try your hand at basket weaving in the “cool” studio at the Tech center. SBR Basket Makers are offering a new beginners class starting Tuesday, June 16, at the Art room in the Technology center. The class teaches the basics of basket weaving, and you don’t need…

Insights from an Air Force Photographer

Arlene Wong Our Travel Talk Tuesday presenter on June 30 is SaddleBrooke (SBR) resident and Air Force photographer Rick Thompson. As a young kid, Rick developed a special interest and passion for airplanes. Rick received an undergraduate degree in photojournalism and after he retired in 2007 from his corporate work he returned to his photographic…

Unit Happenings – June 2026

Unit 6 Cinco de Mayo Katie Lundgren We kicked off our celebrations on May 5 with a fun beginners line dance class led by Katie Lundgren and Clarissa Mohr. After our morning dance session, and after we’d had a good laugh, because of course we’re all professional dancers and made no missteps, we treated ourselves…

Rattlers Strike Again!

Morlin Hastings Congratulations to the 2026 Tucson Cinco De Mayo Champions! The SaddleBrooke Rattlers finished the tournament undefeated and brought home a hard-fought championship at this year’s Tucson Cinco De Mayo tournament. The Rattlers finished Saturday’s first round as the #1 seed going 2-0-1. On Sunday’s elimination play, the Rattlers held off the Tucson Chavos…