Rebecca Williams Dancing is one of the most enjoyable ways to improve balance, stay active, and keep the mind sharp—and here at the Ranch, you have two great options to choose from: line dancing and square dancing. Better yet, why not try both? Line Dancing Lesson sessions start every 7 to 8 weeks Line dancing…
Sonoran Desert Corvettes of Tucson Chooses SBCO as Charity of the Year Nancy McCluskey-Moore In 2025, Sonoran Desert Corvettes of Tucson (SDCT) chose SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) as its Charity of the Year. As their donation to SBCO, SDCT members purchased and delivered backpacks filled with school supplies for students as well as a lot…
Arlene Wong Nandita and Prag Shah, who moved to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) in September 2025, are avid hikers and travelers. They have moved many times and lived in Pittsburgh, Pa.; Brussels, Belgium; Princeton, N.J.; and most recently in Gilbert, Ariz., for 12 years before moving to SBR. They love to travel and have visited many…
Thomas J. Sims, MD In parts 1 and 2 of this article I discussed the dangers of heat-related illnesses and focused on two types: mild to moderate. Now, let’s look at the third and fourth types, which can be life-threatening—heat exhaustion and heat stroke—which you might be more susceptible to if you’ve had a heat-related…
Susan Slocum Do you think gardening in an arid climate means settling for rocks and dust? Think again! With the right techniques—like strategic drip irrigation and proper plant selection—you can successfully grow a lush variety of agave, blooming cacti, and native desert scrubs. The secret is learning proven methods that thrive specifically in the SaddleBrooke…
Leslie Stewart Don’t most people enjoy receiving handmade gifts? These represent thought and love from the crafter to the recipient. Now is the time to make gifts for the upcoming holidays. We Be Beaders are preparing by holding classes like earrings, bracelet, and necklace classes, as well as classes for making other objects. Classes are…