Thanksgiving Grandkids Days November 25, 27, 28

Wednesday, November 25

Zumba Kids, a fun fast-paced dance and fitness event, will be held on Wednesday, November 25 in the MountainView East Ballroom from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Children ages three and up and their parents and grandparents are welcome to join in the fun. All should wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes. Reservations are not necessary. For more information contact Katia at 818-1300.

Friday, November 27

The SaddleBrooke Ceramics Club is hosting a ceramics event where kids can paint a ceramic object of their choosing. The event will be held on Friday, November 27 in the Ceramics Club room (Quartz Room) in the HOA 2 Arts and Craft Complex. Young children between the ages of two and eight will be welcome between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. while older kids between the ages of nine and 14 can come and paint their chosen items between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. You may arrive anytime during the first 45 minutes of your child’s allotted time slot. All children must be accompanied by an adult. An old shirt or tee shirt is recommended to protect clothing, but all painting supplies will be provided by the Ceramics Club. Reservations are not necessary. For more info contact Jean at 825-4424.

Also on Friday, November 27, the SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association will host a softball skills clinic for kids of all ages. Pre-teens should arrive at the HOA 2 Softball Field at 12:45 p.m. for registration with the clinic beginning at 1:00 p.m. Teenagers should arrive at 1:45 p.m. for registration with the clinic beginning at 2:00 p.m. Reservations are not necessary. For more info contact Ed at 818-0194.

Saturday, November 27

The SaddleBrooke Nature Club will be hosting a wildlife exhibit on Saturday, November 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Trailhead at Catalina State Park. The exhibit includes snakes of all kinds, Gila monsters and occasional other featured guests from our local critter community. There are exhibits of animal skins and other hands-on educational opportunities for kids of all ages. Reservations are not necessary. For more information contact  Jerry at 744-4274.

Also on Saturday, November 27 a play pickleball event for kids age three to 21 will be hosted by the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association. The event will be held at The Preserve pickleball courts from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. All participants, including parents, grandparents and the children, must wear close-toed tennis shoes that will not leave black marks on the courts. Reservations are not necessary. For more information contact Shawne at 818-2690.