Toni Graves SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) devoted its regular Tuesday golf day on April 28, 2026, as a fundraiser for IMPACT of Southern Arizona. IMPACT is a community-driven nonprofit organization that provides essential emergency, senior, and educational support across Pima and Pinal counties. A featured silent auction item that day was dinner for…
Sheila K. Muehling The SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives (SBRC) next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the SBR Sol Ballroom. Meet Secretary of State candidate Alexander Kolodin. The 2026 midterm elections are just 34 days away! Over the past 18 months, SBRC has worked to bring you information about many of the candidates who…
M.C. Nelson Ranch Democrats recently hosted Francesca Martin, Deputy Director, and Dafne Zamora, Director with Keep Arizona Blue Student Coalition. They gave an interesting presentation highlighting the main concerns of the youth voter in Arizona being the economy, healthcare, how to pay for college or trade school, housing affordability, and a viable job market. Always…
Claudia Knauss Glancing in the windows of the many club meeting rooms in our Creative Arts & Technology Center certainly leads to an appreciation of the many talents of residents here at the Ranch. It’s fun to be able to step into any studio and purchase one-of-a-kind gifts when something special catches our eye. But…
Barbara Barr Bengen Rotary District 5500 (Southern Arizona) announced that it has selected Lynn Devou as District Governor for the 2029-2030 Rotary year. District 5500 consists of over 50 Rotary clubs south of Phoenix. In the district newsletter, District 5500 commented, “Congratulations to Lynn Devou, from the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, on her selection as…
Susan Levine Save the dates! The Jewish Friendship Group has fun ahead! Good friends. Good times. New connections. That’s what the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) is all about—and there’s lots happening this fall and winter! All SaddleBrooke and Ranch friends and neighbors are welcome! Nov. 11: All–American Potluck. Bring a favorite dish and join us…
Spotlight on Jim Brewer Joyce Wainscott Spend much time around Jim Brewer and you will discover two things: he does not enjoy talking about himself, and you will probably hear a joke. Jim delivers both humor and friendship with the quick smile that has made him one of SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary’s most approachable members. What…
Helen Amelsburg Members of the SaddleBrooke British Club received a rather special surprise following this year’s King’s Birthday Bash, held on June 13 at the SaddleBrooke One Activities Center. While helping plan the celebration, Helen Amelsberg (now the club’s past Social Events Leader), decided to write to His Majesty King Charles III, sharing news of…
Mary Twink Gates Members of the British Club recently gathered for an enjoyable evening of great food, lively conversation, and warm fellowship at Fork & Fire Smokehouse and Grill. The event brought together 30 club members and guests on Aug. 13 at 5:30 p.m. for a relaxed social outing, providing an opportunity to reconnect with…
Mary Leben and Susie Morrill Women of Wine (and Cocktails) had their monthly meeting on Aug. 20, and the event was a sangria making class. Kelly Cardwell and her staff taught everyone the ins and outs of sangria making. Traditional fruit: orange, apple, lemon, and lime. Seasonal fruit: summer fruit and tropical fruits all work…