Nancy Borcalli Closing out 2025 and welcoming in 2026! As the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Conservatives club closes out 2025, we extend our heartfelt thanks to CJ and Wayne Utecht and Marion and Mike Ewing for graciously opening their homes to host our Fall and Christmas celebrations. Your generosity and hospitality truly made this season special…
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December 2025, Clubs & Classes
“Weird Binary Stars Under Close Surveillance” at the December SkyGazers Meeting
Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Father Christopher Corbally, an astronomer with the Vatican Observatory Research Group on Sunday, Dec. 7. The Program presentation will be at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Dr. at 7 p.m. Father Corbally will describe how binary star systems obviously display different behavior across…
Generals, December 2025
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…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Helps Sharpen Young Minds
Christianne Dettmann Investing in the youth of one’s community is always a smart choice. This is just one reason you will find three dedicated members of the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club—Maggie DeBlock, Julia Halvacs, and Patty See—making the trek every week up to the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District throughout the school year to assist…
November 2025, Generals
Aging with Intention—Let’s Talk
Kathryn Adis and Linda Harvey AWI (Aging with Intention) is bringing SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents together for learning, connection, growth, and honest conversation about aging and end-of-life matters by providing resources and outside speakers on the topics. This is a grassroots endeavor started by a small group of residents. After several gatherings, it became apparent…
September 2025
Rotary Club – September 2025
Buon Appetito! Fun With Rotarians Barbara Barr Bengen In a recent study, Rotary International learned that the No. 1 reason why people join Rotary is to contribute to service projects and make a difference. Furthermore, the research indicated that the No. 1 reason why people stay in Rotary is for socialization and friendships. Thus, the…
September 2025, Generals
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…
September 2025, Generals
Travel Talk Tuesday Is Back and We’re Going to the South Pacific
Arlene Wong Travel Talk Tuesday (TTT) was created during 2024 by SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents for the benefit and enrichment of other SBR residents. It is an informal club (we do not collect dues) and currently we have well over 200 members. Residents can learn about our presentations by accessing Team Reach, SBR Facebook and…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosted Visit by Professor Michael Dues
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted a visit by Professor Michael Dues. Michael taught argumentation, conflict management, and organizational communication in the Department of Communication at the University of Arizona. He was also the debate coach at Sacramento State College. He gave a great lecture on current political communications and styles of messaging.…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Rein In Your Inner Writer
Scott Hopkins Is there a story in your heart you’ve always wanted to tell? Or is there a story from your youth you’d like to share? Or do you just have a hankering to write? If so, consider joining our Ranch Writers Workshop. We are a group of SaddleBrooke Ranchers who have a passion for…