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.…
Golf for a worthy cause on Sept. 12, then enjoy lunch at the MountainView Ballroom at SaddleBrooke. There will be raffle prizes and contest holes. All proceeds benefit veterans in need, soldiers and their families. Donations to the American Legion are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Tax E.I.N. #26-4228431. Tournament Sponsorships Are…
Sonoran Desert Corvettes of Tucson Chooses SBCO as Charity of the Year Nancy McCluskey-Moore In 2025, Sonoran Desert Corvettes of Tucson (SDCT) chose SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) as its Charity of the Year. As their donation to SBCO, SDCT members purchased and delivered backpacks filled with school supplies for students as well as a lot…
Arlene Wong Nandita and Prag Shah, who moved to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) in September 2025, are avid hikers and travelers. They have moved many times and lived in Pittsburgh, Pa.; Brussels, Belgium; Princeton, N.J.; and most recently in Gilbert, Ariz., for 12 years before moving to SBR. They love to travel and have visited many…
Susan Slocum Do you think gardening in an arid climate means settling for rocks and dust? Think again! With the right techniques—like strategic drip irrigation and proper plant selection—you can successfully grow a lush variety of agave, blooming cacti, and native desert scrubs. The secret is learning proven methods that thrive specifically in the SaddleBrooke…
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m., in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation “Water Conservation and Choosing the Correct Plants for Pinal…
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Sharon Scanlan and Marty Lenzini Tanya Fagentan, who teaches a very popular class in SaddleBrooke HOA One and SaddleBrooke Ranch, also teaches a weekly Chair Yoga class on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. at Vista United Methodist Church. The cost is $10/class, paid directly to Tanya in cash or check. It is held in the…
Dawn A. Walker SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) held a luncheon in July to honor our beloved conductor Jesus Jacquez. After three wonderful years with SBWS, Jesus is moving on to a music graduate program in Montana (the climate opposite of southern Arizona) starting SBWS in the fall. The luncheon was held in the HOA TWO…
Historical Madness in Unit 16B Pete Watson As we age, many of us suffer the usual aches and pains and sometimes can be a little forgetful. It just so happens that Will Wells, our favorite pool guy, “forgot” what his Unit 16B neighbors did to his home at last year’s 4th of July Pool Party.…