Claudia Knauss Summer in Arizona is a great time to focus on sprucing up landscaping. Melody Van Ness has done just that by strategically adding glass accents to various locations in her unique backyard. Enjoying patio entertaining is a hallmark of the Van Ess family. Visitors are treated to instant information as to which type…
Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke has transformed 5 tons of recycled soft plastics into beautiful all-weather benches. We are grateful to the people of Catalina, SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, Oracle, and San Manuel who have been instrumental in helping us reach this milestone in just 2 1/2 short years. Just think of those…
Ron Machado and Scott Hopkins Have you ever thought about writing a story, novel, or memoir, but need a little encouragement? Then consider joining the Ranch Writers—a group of SaddleBrooke Ranchers who have a passion for writing. Our mission is to encourage writers and improve our writing skills. Here’s a story we’d like to share…
Debora Witten Sled training is one of the safest and most effective ways to build strength, improve balance, and increase cardiovascular fitness without placing excessive stress on the joints. By pushing, pulling, and dragging the sled, you’ll strengthen the muscles needed for everyday activities while improving mobility, endurance, and power for sports like golf and…
Sunrise Rotary Helps at More Than a Bed, Tucson Housing First Christianne Dettmann “Every child deserves to be valued” is much more than a mantra to More Than a Bed (morethanabed.org), a Tucson-based resource center for foster and adoptive families. This 501(c)(3) charity “…provides essential items—beds, clothing, shoes, diapers, toys, and more—at no cost to…
Sheila K. Muehling As I write this, we are just 16 days away from the 2026 Primary Election. By the time you read this, the votes will have been cast, and the results will be known. While I don’t know who the winners will be, I sincerely hope Arizona voters took the time to learn…
Nancy Worby Join us for some indoor fun to beat the heat this summer! Please note that registration for classes is open exclusively to SBR Art Club members. If you would like to join the club or find more information about individual classes, visit our website at sbrartclub.clubexpress.com. Membership for the SBR Art Club for…
Linda Harvey At our June meeting we were treated to learning about three of our Arizona state parks: Rockin River Ranch, Fort Verde State Historic Park, and Dead House Ranch. These are all located around the Sedona/Camp Verde area in northern Arizona. The discussion was led by State Park Ranger Jennifer Steffin. Rockin’ River Ranch…
Helen Amelsberg The British Club gathered in fine royal style on June 13, 2026, for a festive and fun-filled King’s Birthday Bash at the HOA1 Activity Center in SaddleBrooke. Although King Charles III’s actual birthday is in November, members came together to celebrate his official birthday, the one traditionally associated with Britain’s military celebration, Trooping…