Linda Harvey At our May meeting, the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) National Parks Club welcomed retired National Park Service (NPS) Ranger Butch Farabee to speak about his experiences in Search and Rescue (SAR) during his 34 years as a park ranger. Many of those years were spent at Yosemite National Park (NP) in California. Ranger Farabee…
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July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Mudslingers Wedging Class
Sue Fetters We are so lucky at the Pottery Studio to have many talented and skillful members who share their expertise with others still learning the craft. Diane Bouchard is one of those talented potters, and she taught a very informative class on wedging clay. Wedging clay is a process to make sure the clay…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
And Is It FUN?
Christianne Dettmann In an ever-changing world, Rotarians, as noted on the website rotary.org, envision one in which “…people unite and take action to create lasting change—across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” Clubs everywhere use the Four-Way Test, developed in 1932 by Rotary Club of Chicago member Herbert Taylor, to evaluate the things…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosted Visit by Common Defense
M.C. Nelson The Democratic Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch hosted a visit by Common Defense—the largest grassroots membership organization of progressive veterans standing up for our communities against the rising ride of racism, hate, and violence. They vow to organize together against those who seek to divide us so systems can not be rigged for economic…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Wine Club News and Happenings
Jerri Wunder Summer is such a fabulous season here at Saddlebrooke Ranch (SBR). The SBR Wine Club kicked off the season in great style with a sold-out patio mixer, “Summer Sips Chilling and Grilling,” in May. It was coordinated by Debbie Chapman and Marilyn Heasley. Next up on the Summer agenda was Movie Night on…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Let the Sun Shine In at Glasshoppers
Claudia Knauss Summer swiftly approaches, and as we prepare for hosting picnics, bar-b-ques, and other celebrations there is much that can be done to make our backyards shine. Even if glancing outside from your great room, master bedroom, or den as you watch TV, the view can be spectacularly enhanced by a beautiful piece of…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Nature’s Way: Birds of a Feather…
Jim Hoagland and Gerry Tietje Curious about the authors of the Nature’s Way articles that appear in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Roundup? The authors, Jim Hoagland and Gerry Tietje, both share a love of nature, but it doesn’t end there. Jim and Gerry were both born and raised in the Midwest, graduated from Purdue University, and…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Basket Weaving Is Cool!
Sue Fetters Is it too hot for you to play golf, pickleball, or tennis? Why not try your hand at basket weaving in a “cool” studio room at the Arts and Tech Center this summer? It’s so much fun to create all sorts of baskets, especially since our teacher, Lydia, is so knowledgeable and patient!…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
What Has the Mixology Club Been Up To?
Andrea Cothran In June we had our POG Educational Event (free for our members) where we learned how to make POG and other tropical Tiki inspired drinks. Cabali Tiki Bar in Oro Valley was on hand to share some of their knowledge and fabulous recipes! July will feature another free educational event for our members…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Conservative/Republican Club News
Nancy Borcalli The next meeting of the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Conservatives In Action (everyone welcome) is Thursday, July 24, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Note the venue change to the SBR La Mesa/La Montana rooms. This meeting will highlight Arizona 2026 candidate views, especially about water! Alex Kolodin—On April 1, 2025, Alex Kolodin officially launched…