In Passing – July 2025

Richard Lee Gillaspie Richard Lee Gillaspie was born on Jan. 14, 1954, to Jack and Betty (Walbrecht) Gillaspie. He passed away on June 6, 2025, at the age of 71, surrounded by his wife and daughter, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Rick was born and raised in Corvallis, Ore., graduating Corvallis High School in…

Wine Club News and Happenings

Jerri Wunder Summer is such a fabulous season here at Saddlebrooke Ranch (SBR). The SBR Wine Club kicked off the season in great style with a sold-out patio mixer, “Summer Sips Chilling and Grilling,” in May. It was coordinated by Debbie Chapman and Marilyn Heasley. Next up on the Summer agenda was Movie Night on…

Welcome New Neighbors

Linda Shannon-Hills We welcome our new residents moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. On June 4, the pictured new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers Welcome Gathering. Please welcome them. Not pictured: David Lagarce just moved into his new home on Osprey from Pasadena, Calif. He has also lived in Massachusetts,…

Rev. Dr. Jonathan Zenz Is Coming to SaddleBrooke!

Rev. Dr. Jonathan Zenz Is Coming to SaddleBrooke! Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Rev. Dr. Jonathan Zenz, Senior Minister at Unity of Tucson, holds a Doctorate in Consciousness Studies from Emerson Theological Institute and is ordained in both Unity and Religious Science. A Tucson native, he studied theatre at the University of Arizona and built a successful…

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want to stop drinking; there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…