Category: August 2026

Ranch Writers Sharing: End of an Era

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…

Maybe It’s Time to Surprise Yourself!

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…

SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club – August 2026

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…

SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives

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…

August Art Classes at the SBR Art Club

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…

National Parks and Public Lands Club

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…

The British Club Celebrates the King’s Birthday Bash!

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…

Unity of Tucson at SaddleBrooke

Suzanne Marlatt Stewart SaddleBrooke Sacred Circle This renewed format is designed for a meaningful and heart-centered experience, including prayer and meditation, a short inspirational message, and time for deepening discussion. It’s an opportunity to pause, reconnect spiritually, and engage in uplifting conversation in a welcoming community setting. Whether you have joined us before or this…

Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – August 2026

Gathering, Sharing, and Caring Melanie Einbund We extend heartfelt thanks to the members of our congregation who opened their homes this summer to celebrate Shabbat. These intimate gatherings allow us to come together as a Jewish community while enjoying the warmth of each other’s homes, greeting old and new friends, sharing ideas, and discovering trusted…