Penny Bartley The SaddleBrooke Quilters’ 2026 Raffle Quilt is called “Sonoran Starburst” and represents the SaddleBrooke sky. With a deep chocolate brown background, the quilt is filled with brightly colored stars. The colors reflect our Arizona desert, and the quilt is a perfect complement to any Southwestern décor. The quilt can be used on a…
Varda Main The SaddleBrooke Fiber Arts Club has gone through a name change. It’s now the Mixed-Media Fiber Arts Club. Why? you might ask. To better explain to you what we are all about! Most members create using many types of fiber materials and techniques in the same project. Hence, the mixed-media name change. Who…
Judy Hans The SaddleBrooke Sew Busy Cutups meets Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon in Room 3 across from the Gift Shop in the SaddleBrooke One Craft Center. Come join us to do fun sewing projects for yourself or for charity. Just this past November, we finished and delivered more than 20 large and small…
“One Image, No Limits” Art Challenge Jenni Long The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild encourages art appreciation and art skills throughout the community, with several opportunities for members to showcase their talents. One of these opportunities, the annual “One Image, No Limits” Art Challenge, wrapped up on Nov. 30. The work of these award winners is…
Mark Schwartz SaddleBrooke’s World War II Roundtable proudly presents Ms. Lori Shepard in a presentation of “Holocaust Liberation” on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. at the DesertView Theater. Lori Shepherd began her career in nonprofit organizations with United Way and later developed a deep connection in Holocaust remembrance and pedagogy as executive director of…
Sandy Epstein The first two 2026 Great Decisions meetings will be held on Jan. 19 and Feb. 2. Meeting information is listed below. New members will be able to pay their $5 a year dues and fill out the membership form then. Returning members can pay dues at the meetings or when picking up their…
Marsha Mantykow It’s hard to believe another year has passed and it’s 2026! On behalf of the Jewish Friendship Group board, we wish you all a happy and healthy new year. Personally, I think we are all winning at life just by living in this wonderful community. Anyone who reads my articles regularly knows that…
SaddleBrooke Hiking Club Ventures to Las Vegas Ken Wong The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club ventured to the state of Nevada in November for their second offsite trip of the calendar year. The destination was Las Vegas for the primary purpose of three days of hiking on Nov. 4 through the 6th. In addition to hiking, the…
Karla Trippe Karla Trippe, local SaddleBrooke author and spiritualist, recently hosted a Metaphysic Fair in her home. Based on feedback from attendees, she will host another one in 2026. For those who did not have an opportunity to purchase items at the fair, Karla is offering a variety of special gifts for the holidays. Akashic…
Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and club play is in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has…