Category: September 2026

SBRTA Beat the Heat Cornhole Social

Kathie Marshall It may be a sizzling summer, but that doesn’t deter diehard tennis and POP tennis players from playing during the cooler early morning hours. Apart from tennis and POP tennis social play and clinics and tournaments, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) also serves up a series of social events throughout the year.…

Why Join the Catalina Mountains Chapter of MOAA?

Deborah McGeehan, Lt. Col., United States Army (Ret.), and Kurt McMillen, Col., United States Army (Ret.) The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the National Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will resume its monthly meetings on Saturday, Oct. 17. This luncheon meeting will be held at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Grill & Brewery beginning at 11:30…

Nature’s Way: One, Two, Three Towhees

Gerry Tietje We see three towhee species here at the Ranch: Abert’s, Canyon, and Green-tailed. The first two are year-round residents, and the Green-tailed Towhee is a winter resident. Towhees are in the family Emberizidae, which also includes sparrows. They have rounded heads, conical bills and long tails; they are the largest songbirds in the…

SBR: Strong – Brave – Resilient: Fighting Cancer with Knowledge: Cancer Support Group’s 2nd Annual FUNraising Auction!

Sandy Jessop Each October, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Cancer Support Group (CSG) raises money to help battle cancer. The group began a wonderful new tradition in 2025 with its first annual Silent Auction. More than 100 items, donated by residents and local businesses, were available for bidding; along with a donation box for other generous attendees.…

Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – September 2026

B’nai Midbar News Melanie Einbund Oneg Celebrations: An Oneg is a mitzvah (good deed) to celebrate and sponsor a special occasion, memory, an honor, or just because. Our sponsors include: October, Mike and Gerri Koen, celebrating their 64th wedding anniversary; November, Leslie Klipper Stewart celebrating her 70th birthday; December is sponsored by the Congregation, welcoming new members.…

Welcome Newcomers!

Linda Shannon-Hills Are you a new resident to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR)? Join us for an informational presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the SBR Ranch House Sol Ballroom. You are invited to join us for the Newcomers Welcome Gathering to learn more about the SaddleBrooke Ranch community and other things…