David Zapatka Not only is the answer to that question a resounding “Yes!” but it is also an absolute phenomenon. Pickleball was named America’s fastest-growing sport for the fifth consecutive year following 2025, when data showed 24.3 million players in the U.S. alone, a 171.8% increase over the previous three years, as reported by the…
Category: September 2026
September 2026, Features
Meet the Author
Steve Felber You’ve read his articles in the Roundup; now meet the man—from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 3 in the La Vista room of the Hacienda. At the monthly meeting of the Men’s Book Group, our resident author Dr. Thomas J. Sims will attend to discuss his book On Call in the…
September 2026, Generals
Voices in the Oaks Kick Off Fall Season
Lu Legel The Voices in the Oaks (VIO) Chorale fall season is in full swing and we are proud to announce our fall concert program, Our Natural World. Voices in the Oaks began rehearsals on Aug. 20 at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church and will rehearse weekly for 12 weeks to bring you…
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
The British Club at Saffron Bistro
Mary (Twink) Gates On July 16, 23 members of the British Club enjoyed an authentic Indian dining experience at Saffron Indian Bistro right here in Oro Valley. The event brought together club members to experience the rich flavors and warm hospitality that the restaurant is known for. Guests enjoyed a wide variety of authentic Indian…
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
“Clothe Me” Sewers Stitch Hope for Girls Around the World
Cher Stroben What began as a small group of women sewing clothing for themselves and their families has blossomed into a heartfelt service project with a global impact. After several members attended training at Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene to learn how to sew for the Dress-a-Girl organization, they invited fellow members of SaddleBrooke…
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
Fall Is for Country Western Dancing
Janelle Authur Starting to plan for Fall 2026 at the Ranch? Be sure to mark your calendars for the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Social Dance Club’s monthly country western dances and upcoming dance lessons! The SBR Social Dance Club began offering monthly country western dances in the Sol Ballroom in September 2021. Since then, the monthly…
September 2026, Features
2 Your Health: What to Know About Anxiety
Dr. Rose Bricker Anxiety is typically internal. It is our reaction to stress and fear. Anxiety usually has feelings of apprehension, fear, overthinking, and dread. Symptoms of anxiety can be: excessive worry, headaches, difficulty sleeping, irritability, stomach aches, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and feeling overwhelmed. I would estimate about 80% of the people who come into…
September 2026, Generals
Talk to Yourself Like You’re Someone You Love Retreat
Are you constantly criticizing yourself? Do you catastrophize every mistake? Do you have sleepless nights listening to your inner-critic? Let’s stop it. No one is meaner to us than we are to ouselves. We easily find fault with most everything we say or do. We forgot we were supposed to have lunch with a friend…
September 2026, Generals
Get Your Shots for Get Your Shots for Flu and Covid
Linda Shannon-Hills and Neighbors Helping Neighbors Neighbors Helping Neighbors is hosting with Desert Life Pharmacy two Vaccination Clinics at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). The first clinic is on Saturday, Sept. 26, starting at 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at SBR Ranch House entry hall, north end. The second clinic is on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m.…
September 2026, Sports
Ranchette Putters Spark Big Scores in Mid-Summer Heat
Carol Beeley and Paula Burns July brought mid-summer heat and mid-season magic for the Ranchette Putters, as members continued to post standout scores, eye-popping holes-in-one, and strong participation on the greens. July Prize Winners Despite the soaring temperatures, July produced some of the lowest averages of the year: Gross Average—Lowest Averages * Lowest Average—Julie Ross…