Please join SaddleBrooke Ranch and The American Red Cross on Saturday, Aug. 2, 7 a.m. to noon, at La Hacienda Club (this drive only), located at 31390 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle AZ 85623. To make an appointment, go to: redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=saddlebrookeranch. You will need either the Red Cross Blood Donor App or a form of ID to…
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August 2025, Front Page
FUN and Cancer FUNdraiser Events
October is always a busy month here at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR), and 2025 will be no different. So now is the time to mark your calendar for two fabulous events—with a new twist! Oct. 17: SBR Cancer Support Group’s 6th Annual Community Golf Cart Ride (6 to 6:30 p.m.) followed by the Light the Night…
July 2025, Front Page
SBCO and Ranchers Promote Reading with Bookcases and Books
Nancy McCluskey-Moore At the end of the school year, first grade students at Ray Elementary School in Kearny receive a handmade bookcase and at least two books. Each child annually receives an additional two books (through the third grade) to store on their bookcase. The Rotary Club of Kearny started this program to encourage young…
July 2025, Front Page
Team SBR Fights Cancer at Light the Night!
Sandy Jessop Where do our dollars go? For the last 10 years, residents of Saddlebrooke Ranch (SBR) have joined together to raise funds for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night” 1 K walk and fundraiser. And we never disappoint. Team SBR: Strong—Brave—Resilient has always been one of the top three fundraising teams here in Tucson!…
July 2025, Front Page
Bocce Club Spring League Champions
Marty Knezovich The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Bocce Club Spring League playoff matches were played May 27 through May 30. Only the top 12 teams out of a field of 44 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Honor Rollers team, captain John Murphy, edged out the Rockin’ Rollers team, captain Tim Connolly, for the championship. The…
July 2025, Front Page
Stuff the Bus—July 24!
Crystle Nehrmeyer, District Superintendent Our annual “Stuff the Bus” events in SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch are valuable opportunities for our students, staff, and community to come together and help the students at Mt. Vista K-8 School in Oracle start their school year strong. The event is traditionally scheduled right after school starts in August. However,…
July 2025, Front Page
SBRMGA 2025 Ryder Cup
Tim Schaal The West team, captained by Ed Robertson and led by the exceptional performances of Craig Leyburn, Mike McManus, and Patrick Fancher, emerged victorious in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) annual Ryder Cup. The team secured a 53.5 to 44.5 victory over the course of the three-day event held in mid-May. The…
June 2025, Front Page
Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament
Mardiece Patrick This year’s Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament was three days of nonstop laughter, strong competition, and fun. Over 125 people competed in Women’s, Mixed, and Men’s Doubles over the three-day period. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to the top three competitors in each category. There were several three-way ties that came…
June 2025, Front Page
Nature’s Way: Successful Birdathon for the SBR Cuckoos
Jim Hoagland It was another successful year for the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cuckoos Birdathon. Later in May, after the submission date for this article, the Cuckoos would find out if they defended their title of “Best Bucks for Birds” at the Tucson Bird Alliance (TBA) wrap-up party. With the donations and pledges, thanks to friends,…
June 2025, Front Page
Unit 21 Biannual Block Party
Didi Yontef-Roberts On April 27, Unit 21 residents had their biannual Block Party. With 67 people in attendance, it was, once again, a wonderful way to meet new friends, see old acquaintances, and enjoy great food contributions and drinks, all while enjoying our beautiful spring weather. There were driveway games to play, conversations to catch…