Category: November 2026

Fueling the Future

Edie Crall For the eighth year, Fueling the Future volunteers are organizing in SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, Eagle Crest, and Oracle to provide and distribute much needed food to students of Mountain Vista School in Oracle over their 15 days of Winter Break. What began as a grassroots effort has been sustained by the generosity and…

American Legion Auxiliary and Wreaths Across America

Ed Davis Remember and Honor: National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 19, and wreath-laying ceremonies will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, and at more than 4,900 locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. The Oro Valley Auxiliary Unit 132 is a local community partner of Wreaths Across America (WAA), a…

Veterans Day Celebration at SaddleBrooke Ranch

Larry Ingram Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11 and honors military veterans. It was originally called Armistice Day to mark the anniversary of the end of World War I; major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when…

Women’s Clothing Exchange—Back for Our Third Year!

Erin Newman Our wildly popular SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Women’s Clothing Exchange is back for its third consecutive year! Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. in the La Montana and La Mesa Rooms. This is a wonderful opportunity to exchange gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories with fellow residents while supporting…

The Arts & Crafts Tradition!

Toni Selk and Mary Tomasello The fourth annual SBR Arts & Crafts Fair will be returning to the Ranch on Saturday, Nov. 28. It seems we have become something of a tradition and fun destination for the Thanksgiving weekend! Approximately 50 talented artists from SaddleBrooke Ranch will be offering hand-made pieces for sale in the…

5th Annual Turkey Trot and Food Drive!

Katie Lundgren Join us Thanksgiving morning—Thursday, Nov. 26 at 9 a.m. Start your holiday with fun, fitness, and community spirit at our 5th annual Turkey Trot 5K! All are welcome, two-legged and four-legged friends alike, and don’t forget to wear your most festive Turkey Attire! What Is a Turkey Trot? It’s a fun, non-competitive 5K walk,…

Saddle Up and Enjoy the Ride

Rebecca Williams On Oct. 10, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Horseback Riding Group headed to Marana and the Tucson Mountain Stables for a nice ride through the desert on the property of the White Stallion Ranch resort. The trail wound through the desert, passing by an area of petroglyphs that attested to the centuries people have been…