Janelle Authur In March 2016, residents of Unit 8A gathered at the Bistro for their first monthly happy hour. Those attending never imagined that they were starting a streak that would still be going seven years later, through heat, cold, high winds, monsoons, snow, and even COVID. On Feb. 17, 40 Unit 8A residents celebrated…
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch artists are preparing their art for the upcoming spring SBR ARTwalk on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The ARTwalk is a major event at the Ranch, with artists living in our community selling their amazing art either in their home studios or with the various clubs located…
Rebecca Williams Nine riders of the Horseback Riding Group enjoyed a cool but pretty morning ride down the Tanque Verde Wash on Feb. 11. The riders were in two groups riding at separate times to give all riders a chance to spread out and enjoy the ride. After meeting at the trailhead, the groups entered…
Patti Jo Lewis Empty Bowls—what a success this has been for our club. The Mudslingers pottery club created, boxed, and delivered 138 bowls to the Empty Bowls event, which was held on March 4. Empty Bowls helps Interfaith Community Services (ICS) raise funds to feed people struggling with hunger in Pima County. Our potters did…
Sam Miller SaddleBrooke Ranch is fortunate to have a reasonably dark nighttime sky to view the stars and other amazing objects. April 15 through 22 is International Dark Sky Week in which communities around the world celebrate the opportunity to view the night sky while also emphasizing the destructive nature of light pollution. It may seem…
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Moving can be a daunting experience, so SBR is fortunate to have a team of Newcomers Welcome volunteers who can offer a brief respite from those rigors. Our experienced…