Ann Vernon The talent in our SaddleBrooke communities never ceases to amaze me, and that talent was very evident at a “fun fall festival” that was held at the home of Mary Jo and Barry Swartzberg, co-hosted by Sue Schliepsiek and Ann Vernon. Mary Jo had invited 11 artists to showcase their jewelry, mosaic pieces,…
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February 2026, Generals
ARTwalk Studio Tours Coming in April!
Diane Verkuylen-Murphy Art is alive and thriving in our community. Would you like to tour SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) home studios and meet resident artists? The 2026 Spring ARTwalk studio tours will be coming soon. If you’re new to the community and want to enhance your new home with original art or if you just need…
February 2026, Generals
Library Committee Announces Books and Dates for the Read America 250 Program and Raffle
Karen Daly Peltier The Saddlebrooke Ranch Library Committee has announced the three books for the Read America 250 Program. The program, which celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, will start with the book “Declaration: The Nine Tumultuous Weeks When America Became Independent, May 1 – July 4, 1776,” by…
Generals, February 2026
Free Concert Presented by SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings
Dawn A. Walker SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) will be performing at Vista De La Montana United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. The theme is “Music That Moves Us.” We’ll play dance music, and music about moving/ travelling, including Gustav Holst’s “Second Suite in F” and “Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs” by…
Generals, February 2026
A Celebratory First: World-Class Music Comes To SBR
Nancy Eisenstein The Oracle Piano Society had its inaugural home performance on Dec. 13, 2025, at the home of Ben and Nancy Eisenstein. Prize winning group Duo Prism, consisting of world-renowned musicians Rieko Aizawa on piano and Jesse Mill on violin, performed. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres were served. The objective was to raise awareness of…
Generals, February 2026
SaddleBrooke Ranch Blood Drive: Saturday, April 4 at The Ranch House
Please join SaddleBrooke Ranch and The American Red Cross on Saturday, April 4, 7 a.m. to noon, at The Ranch House Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. To make an appointment, go to: redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=saddlebrookeranch. You will need either the Red Cross Blood Donor App or a form of ID to register at…
February 2026, Generals
Mark Your Calendars: SBR Health & Wellness Fair March 28
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Health & Wellness Fair Committee The Ranch is a very active and friendly community, but more and more residents are finding they need to find medical resources to maintain, improve, and thrive in their health and wellness. SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Neighbors Helping Neighbors is hosting the third SBR Health & Wellness Fair…
February 2026, Generals
Holocaust Survivors, as Told By a Daughter
The Holocaust story is one that should never stop being told wherever people learn the facts that have made our history and human behavior. It is important to be heard, remembered, and never forgotten. Congregation B’nai Midbar invites you to hear and share the story of two people’s survival. Eva Friedner, daughter of two Holocaust…
February 2026, Generals
Go on Safari with Us to Southern Africa
Arlene Wong Join Travel Talk Tuesday on Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the La Mesa room when Peter Bratz will share details of his safari adventure to Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Peter and his wife, Marlene, relocated to the Ranch from the state of Washington 12 years ago and since then have…
February 2026, Front Page
We’re Back! Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
Mary Tomasello We Be Beaders are having another Earring Extravaganza sale at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) on Friday, Feb. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room located at the SBR Creative Arts & Technology Center (CATC). Many of our talented artisans will be showcasing their beautiful creations for sale just in time…