Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Dr. Thomas Beatty, a faculty member of the University of Arizona Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory, on Sunday, Nov. 14 at the DesertView Theater, located at 39900 S Clubhouse Dr. at 7 p.m. Dr. Beatty will discuss the devices and methods he uses in…
Bruce Hale The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club welcomes Dr. James (Jim) Smith, an eight-year club member, as the featured speaker at its monthly meeting and program on Nov. 17, at the Activity Center. Dr. Smith’s presentation is titled A Hiker’s Guide to Birding: SaddleBrooke, SE Arizona, and Beyond. Alongside wildflower viewing, birding is an easy way…
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Lieutenant Colonel Mark R. Schwartz, USAF (retired) as an instructor for the ILR program. Mark was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1951 and grew up in the Columbus area. He attended Ohio State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science…
I’m sure everyone has heard the saying, “The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask!” In a recent article, the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) committee answered questions submitted by the inquiring minds of some of its members. The inquiries were plentiful, making this Q&A follow-up article necessary. The SBLDC thanks all its…
Claudia Booth Are you ready to dance? Silver Belles performing dance team is looking for a few good dancers who have a love of dancing and performing. We rehearse every Monday and Friday. Come check us out to see how much fun and camaraderie we share while learning new dance routines and practicing already learned…
Elisabeth Wheeler The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club is a strong supporter of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Volunteers attend five to six work sessions a year to maintain the Oracle Passage, a 8.6-mile section from American Flag Ranch Trailhead to Tiger Mine Trailhead, through Oracle State Park. Ongoing work is required to dig out encroaching catclaw,…