Melanie Einbund Our board is very skilled, pro active and wishes to bring the best that we can be to our congregation and friends. They can’t do it alone! Trust me, I know. We need a “numbers” person. If you have a background as a CPA, accountant, or financial guru, we are hoping that you…
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July 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Improve Your Pickleball Dinking Techniques
David Zapatka The dink is pickleball’s most nuanced shot, deceptively simple to learn, endlessly deep to master. While beginners treat it as a stopgap between rallies, advanced players weaponize it. Here’s how to transform your dinking game from passive to dominant. Elite dinks share three qualities. They land in the kitchen, stay low over the…
Generals, July 2026
We Need You—Support Your Community Theater
Al Weigel Thank you for your continued belief in the magic of theater. With your support, the curtain will rise on another unforgettable production! Community Circle Players (CCP) are celebrating 21 years of theater in SaddleBrooke. Our stage has been a place of creativity, entertainment, and artistic expression through the acting, directing, producing, design, and…
Features, June 2026
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, we hold informational presentations for new residents. On April 15, new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers Welcome Gathering. Please welcome them.…
June 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Resetting the Rally
David Zapatka Momentum can shift in an instant. One moment you’re in control, dictating pace and placement; the next, your opponents are driving balls at your feet and forcing you into defensive scrambles. That’s where the art of resetting the rally becomes essential. A well executed reset doesn’t just keep you in the point, it…
June 2026, Generals
Discover Deals at Golden Goose This June!
Ron Peck As we step into June, the Golden Goose Thrift Shop is excited to announce our upcoming events celebrating Father’s Day and Flag Day. Whether you’re on the hunt for cool DIY project materials or looking to amp up your summer BBQ game, you won’t believe the treasures waiting for you at the Golden…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Dedicated Artists Discover the Fine Art of Printmaking
Deb Gilbertson Great prints aren’t just made with tools and artwork provided by an instructor. This spring, they were created by the hands and hearts of a dedicated group of artists in our SaddleBrooke Ranch Art Club community. Each artist brought their own, personal art to be transformed into the traditional fine art of printmaking…
Religion, May 2026
New Vista UMC Sermon Series: “Learning to Love Boldly”
Rev. Mary Dotson When I was in my 40s, I entered seminary. It was an American Baptist seminary, but the student body was quite ecumenical, including Lutherans, Presbyterians, United Methodists, and other denominations. It was during a semester in Systematic Theology that I sensed my understanding of God—and God’s work in and through all of…
Religion, May 2026
What’s on Your Mind?
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Join us for a renewed format designed for a meaningful and heart-centered experience, including prayer and meditation, a short inspirational message, and time for deepening discussion. It’s an opportunity to pause, reconnect spiritually, and engage in uplifting conversation in a welcoming community setting. Whether you have joined us before or this would…
Features, May 2026
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). On March 26, new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers Welcome Gathering. Please welcome them. Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering…