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…
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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…
August 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…
July 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…
June 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…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
SBR Conservatives in Action Welcome Karrin Taylor Robson
Nancy Borcalli On Thursday, June 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom, the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Conservatives in Action guest speaker will be Karrin Taylor Robson. We are very pleased to announce that she will be speaking at our June General Meeting. Karrin is a longtime Arizona business leader and land-use expert.…
June 2025, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – June 2025
SBCO Scholarship Student Brooke Kelley Is Breaking Barriers Kathie Marshall You typically don’t see a plethora of females in construction careers, but the times they are a-changin. According to a 2023 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), women currently make up around 10.8 % of the construction workforce in the United States, although…