Category: Clubs & Classes

Gender and Political Violence

Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Dean Lori Poloni-Staudinger, PhD, of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona speak on “Gender and Political Violence” on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. at the DesertView Theater, with admission starting at 1:45 p.m. This talk explores myriad ways gender intersects…

Solve the Chess Puzzle

Greg Hlushko Find the best move for black. For the answer, come to a SaddleBrooke Chess Club session on Mondays at 2 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room in the SaddleBrooke TWO clubhouse or on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Bobcat Room on the lower level of the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. Chess is a game…

Adventures in Alaska

Linda Lyon In his presentation to fellow members at a recent SaddleBrooke Fly Fishers Club meeting, Jim Smith described his adventures fishing the Kisaralik and Kwethluk Rivers in the Bristol Bay Area of Alaska. The trips were supported by Papa Bear Adventures in Bethel, Alaska. It was there that Jim and his buddies were taken…

SaddleBrooke’s Great Decisions Program Announces Its 2023 Sessions

Gerry Wolter Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on topical world affairs. If you are concerned and want to learn more about major social and political issues that are impacting our planet and lives, you should consider participating in these programs. Participants learn from the presentations and experiences of others by hearing different points…

WOOO (Women On Our Own)

Dee Berisha Among the various opportunities for activities and friendship, WOOO (Women On Our Own) in SaddleBrooke is constantly adding new and enjoyable activities. WOOO Walkers is such an event. Most of us who now call SaddleBrooke home knew that we had found a wonderful paradise when driving over the ridge on SaddleBrooke Boulevard for…

Art Sampler Class Set for February 25

Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair Calling all beginning or exploring artists! The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce its next Art Sampler class on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Topaz Room in the Arts & Crafts Center at MountainView Country Club. The class time includes one hour for…

Jewish Friendship Group

Marilyn Anthony It was a very Happy Chanukah Monday night for the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) as 93 people gathered for lighting the candles, playing with dreidels, eating chocolate gelt without the guilt, and spending time with old and new friends. Our mixed seating idea is really paying off, helping everyone feel welcome and included.…

Wood Carver or Wood Worker?

Jay Rosenlof We are often asked the difference between Wood Carvers and Wood Workers. I want to explain the differences and hope to attract new members for both clubs. These interpretations are based on participation in both hobbies. Wood Carvers see a piece of wood and think of all the ways to carve it into…