Kathie Marshall Summers at the Ranch may be sweltering, but for tennis enthusiasts it is no sweat. The courts are full of players early mornings, and for those who are not early birds, there was Wednesday Nights Under the Lights weekly social play. In addition to regular court times, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA)…
Sue Fetters Exciting news from the Pottery Studio! We are now offering our members a variety of teaching demonstrations. All sorts of pottery techniques are offered and taught by our senior members. Any member can attend these demonstrations at no charge and can learn new and different methods of pottery crafting. In July, Diane Bouchard…
Rebecca Williams Are you looking for an alternative to going to the gym? Want to make some new friends? Why not give square dancing a try? We all know exercise is good for you. Is there a form of exercise that is fun and lets you walk to music? Yes, there is. It’s called square…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Neighbors Helping Neighbors If you’re looking to meet new people at the Ranch, interested in helping others and finding a purpose, volunteering may be a good option. When you volunteer, you have the opportunity to make a true difference in the lives of others in our community. Learning about the benefits of…
George Van Ess Attention SaddleBrooke Ranch gardeners! The SaddleBrooke Ranch HOA and Robson Communities have donated 10 raised beds to be utilized for growing vegetables for the IMPACT of Southern Arizona food bank, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We have received donations from Ace Hardware, Home Depot, ARBICO Organics, and Tractor Supply providing much of what…
Pastor Jim Kraemer On July 29, a group of 11 volunteers from OVCN @ The Ranch headed across Tucson to serve dinner at the Tucson Gospel Rescue Mission. The Mission is committed to helping those experiencing homelessness and life challenges by offering hope, practical assistance, and the love of Jesus Christ. In addition to providing…
SBR Art Club, Linda Shannon-Hills Many of the participating artists were amazed by the feedback they received during the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club Summer Social and Member Art Showcase held on June 11. Many of us in the SBR Art Club are novice artists, simply looking for ways to express ourselves and connect with…
Jim Hoagland August is one of the best months for birding in Arizona. In normal years, migration picks up and diversity of species peaks during the summer monsoons. There is no better way to enjoy bird watching this time of year than by going to a birding festival. They are organized to get you to…
Char Burrill The heat is not keeping our SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) dedicated golfers off the course. League day play continues through the summer and we are out there. On July 1 we celebrated the Fourth of July with a Red, White, and Blue four-person best ball tournament. And just to keep it…
Carol Andrews A recent donation of machine-knitted throw-square samples was gratefully received by Creative Giving. While the group initially explored several project ideas for the squares, none seemed to be the right fit—until a timely conversation sparked a perfect solution. A volunteer with Creative Giving spoke with a friend who volunteers at Casa de Los…