Category: September 2023

From the New Homes Sales Team

Hi there! My name is Staci Klaus. I’m the new sales manager for SaddleBrooke Ranch and The Preserve. I’ve been with SaddleBrooke since 2015, and I’ve had the pleasure of helping many of you find your dream homes here. I’m a native Tucsonan who grew up right in Oro Valley—just 15 miles south of where SaddleBrooke Ranch…

Relishing Pickleball: Doubles Strategies

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn from two professional Hall of Fame players Ms. Littlewood quotes in her book regarding doubles strategies. Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore were the national women’s doubles champions in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, and continue to…

What Is Pickleball?

Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 4 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…

Upcoming Presentations

Glenna Matthews, Pinal County Master Gardener Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners (formally SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners) are pleased to invite you to attend our Zoom webinar presentations. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m., “Bighorn and Bush Fire Saguaro Cacti Restoration” by Jonathan Horst, director of conservation and research at Tucson Audubon Society, will share the recent…

It’s All Paper—Making a Bowl!

Erin Newman In July, SaddleBrooke Ranch Art Club members experienced the fun and creativity of making a paper-quilled bowl. Instructor Erin Newman first demonstrated the technique of rolling long strips of paper into very tight coils using a quilling tool and adhesive. The students picked out their own color-coordinated strips of paper, learned how to make…

Women’s Golf Association News and Notes

Debbie Ferguson Hello, golf fans! Tuesdays in July provided the usual hot and windy conditions here at the Ranch. Temps reached triple digits by mid-rounds. July 4 had no league play; we hope you enjoyed the party on the event patio. July 11 offered a fun team game, Step Aside Scramble. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) twist to…

She Loves Pickleball So Much!

Sheila Davidson Anyone who has been playing sports outside at the Ranch lately knows how hot and humid it’s been. Even starting pickleball matches at 7 a.m. leads to a lot of sweating and, of course, hydrating. Players are always looking for ways to keep cool and still look stylish, but this “unidentified” pickleball player went…

A Valued Pet Sitter for 8 Years!

Debora Witten Jackie Elphic, a resident at SaddleBrooke Ranch, is an experienced pet sitter. Jackie has been training dogs for 40 years. Ranch residents who are vacationing can call on Jackie to feed, walk, and medicate their dogs. Jackie also can stop by and feed your cat or kittens and make sure their litter box is clean.…

Welcome New Neighbors

Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our…