Melanie Einbund Transliterated: B’nay Meedbar, meaning ‘The People of the Desert’ Our February services were led by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, assisted by Eliyanah Powers and Joshua Nichols. We welcome our new Torah with the hope for peace to embrace our community and Israel. A special presentation of our new Torah was made to the congregation by Rabbi…
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February 2024, Front Page
Ringing in the New Year!
Debora Witten Here are some of the Bodyworks participants ringing in the holidays and pumping it up. They wore bells and pumped it up to holiday music! Check out Bodyworks and make 2024 your best year yet. We hope we see you soon! Bodyworks with Debbie Tuesdays, 8:30 to 9:25 a.m. Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:25 a.m. (new day!) Saturdays,…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Art Club Classes – February 2024

New Art Class: Acrylic Fluid “Ring Pour”—February 8 Dale Farland Are you eager to explore the various possibilities of acrylic pouring? SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) resident and artist Diane Verkuylen-Murphy recently taught an acrylic pour class to some of our members. She is now returning to teach a new technique with acrylic paint pour, which is…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Art Club Party and General Meeting Happening February 7
Debby Felzien The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club Board of Directors figured that everyone was just too busy for one more party in December, so we’re holding our first general meeting and also making it an after-New Year’s party on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Mark your calendars for that first Wednesday in February from 5 to 7 p.m. in…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Amateur Radio Club Membership Grows
Ed Larsen The SaddleBrooke Amateur Radio Club met on Dec. 15 in the Sonoran Conference Room of the MountainView Clubhouse. Twenty-three members were present, and nominations of club officers for 2024 occurred. Elections will be held at the January meeting. The program after the meeting was Vintage Amateur Radio, by George, amateur radio callsign W8VG.…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Horseback Riders Enjoy the Beauty of the Saguaro East National Park

Rebecca Williams A total of 12 riders enjoyed a ride in the Saguaro East National Park on Dec. 9, 2023. This ride was at Saguaro Stables, which is near the south entrance to the park. Riders rode up the service road to the park entrance. Upon entering, a nice bridle trail wound through the cacti and…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Painters Club Gearing Up for Busy Year
Patti West The recently organized SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Painters Club has hit the ground running, and 2024 promises to have offerings that will appeal to all levels of painters from aspiring to accomplished. Newly elected President Nancy Derifield, Vice President Marion Ewing, Treasurer Lee Vulcan, and Correspondence Secretary Patti West have been busy planning educational and social…
February 2024, Front Page
POP Tennis Beginner Clinics Are Underway in 2024!
February 2024, Front Page
2nd Annual Fitness Expo Coming February 17

Debbie McGrady Looking for a new way to get motivated and start your journey to a healthier life? Come join us on Feb. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon to meet SaddleBrooke Ranch fitness instructors and find the class that fits your needs. There will be demonstrations from the instructors to give you an idea of what to expect in each class, plus…
February 2024, Generals
Newcomers Welcome Gathering February 28
Linda Shannon-Hills You are loving our wonderful community, but do you know all that is available to you as a new resident? Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch. It’s a new community, a new state, a new home. “Where do I find all the information to make settling into this new community easier?” Come to…