Terry Barringer One of the most anticipated events of the Christmas season for the women of Community Church at SaddleBrooke and their friends and neighbors in SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and surrounding communities has been the Advent celebration hosted by the Women’s Ministry. This special program has become a local annual tradition for over 20 years.…
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November 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Stacking
David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…
November 2025, Sports
MPWGA Goes Beyond the Green
Denise Cashmore The MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) is more than just a club; it’s a heartbeat in the SaddleBrooke community, extending kindness far beyond the final green. This fall, our members were out and about participating in a number of events that warmed our desert hearts! On Oct. 4 the back nine of MountainView…
November 2025, Religion
Who Is Rev. Dr. Jonathan Zenz?
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Rev. Dr. Jonathan Zenz holds two ordinations, both as a Unity minister and a Religious Science minister, as well as a Doctorate of Consciousness Studies from the Emerson Theological Institute. Dr. Jonathan has dedicated his life to the deepest understanding and experience of the Divinity, or God-essence, found within all people and…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Singles Club Elects New Officers
Lori Anderson The SaddleBrooke Singles Club elected new officers during our quarterly membership meeting on Sept. 5. The following officers were each elected to a two-year term: President: Lori Anderson (outgoing treasurer) Vice President: Laurie O’Toole Secretary: Anne Bowen Treasurer: Brian Gallup (outgoing secretary) Director-at-Large: Elma von Michaelis A huge thanks to our outgoing officers…
October 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – November 2025
Unit Two Game Night BK Koch On Sept. 13 Unit Two gathered for Game Night. Stephanie and Max provided the Pets Against Humanity game. Lots of fun, good conversation, and snacks were shared. The next event is the Halloween Party at the tennis pavilion on October 31. Watch your email for more information as the…
Generals, October 2025
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – November 2025
Don’t Miss the Fall Meeting and Golden Goose Fashion Show! Nancy McCluskey-Moore The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) fall kick-off general meeting, which features the popular Golden Goose Fashion Show, will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, in the MountainView clubhouse ballroom. This is a great opportunity to learn about the wide variety…
August 2025, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – August 2025
Is Your House a Candidate for the Annual SBCO Home Tour? Nancy McCluskey-Moore Each year SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) hosts a tour of remodeled homes designed to show SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents changes that may inspire their own home improvements. This event helps SBCO inform both communities about its food, clothing, enrichment, and educational…
August 2025, Generals
Building Healthy Soils and Organic Gardening
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation on “Building Healthy Soils and Organic Gardening.” Do you…
June 2025, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach – 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…