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…
Katherine McArthur In the heart of SaddleBrooke, a vibrant and welcoming church family gathers at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning at the DesertView Theatre. It’s Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB)—a Bible-based, non-denominational church that invites all individuals and families to join them and grow in faith and fellowship. CCSB is founded on a commitment to…
Nichole Lawhon Summer is in full swing, but the SaddleBrooke Ranch Paper Crafters are not slowing down in this Arizona heat! We came together for one common goal and crafted over 200 bookmarks to be used in a service to honor one of our dear members. Many of these bookmarks were crafted at home but…
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held a meeting on April 19 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s President, retired Col. Kurt McMillen, U.S. Army, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current…
Constance Garrison The golf course was closed from June 2 through 8 for maintenance, so, in lieu of golf, on June 5 the Lady Niners hosted a Happy Hour at Wild Fire Wings and Grill (left of Bashas’) to show support of one of our sponsors. More than a dozen ladies enjoyed cocktails, a variety…
Leah Kari, retired pharmaceutical representative and licensed insurance agent Prescription drugs are lifelines that improve our health and quality of life. Often medication costs might prohibit filling a prescription. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) brought welcomed cost relief effective Jan. 1, 2025. The IRA placed a $2,000 limit on you and your prescription drug coverage’s…
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors Is your emergency contact information listed on your SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) HOA profile current? When new residents move to SaddleBrooke Ranch and register at the HOA Front Desk with Jamie Shipley, emergency contact information is collected. You may not remember providing this information or the contacts listed, so it…
Timothy Malone, Ph.D. Retirement is often envisioned as a time of leisure and relaxation, free from the demands of the workforce. However, this transition can be accompanied by unexpected emotional challenges for many retirees, including frustration, resentment, and even anger. These feelings may stem from financial concerns, health issues, changes in social roles, or feelings…
Sue Fetters The Mudslingers were busy in May cleaning our state-of-the-art studio. Every three months volunteers meet to make sure our facility is clean and offers the best environment for our members. Every tool, texture mat, cupboard, and surface is cleaned with a damp microfiber cloth. All the equipment, furniture, and floors are cleaned. You…
