Deborah McGeehan, Lt. Col., United States Army (Ret.) The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its recent meeting on Feb. 21 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s vice president, retired Col. Bruce Huffman, U.S. Army, during which members were updated…
Sandra Epstein SaddleBrooke Great Decisions held two meetings in February with a topic introduction and small group conversations. John Sohikian’s presentation on “America and the World: Trump 2.0” created lots of great discussion and thought-provoking scenarios to ponder. Barbara Schaepe provided some very current updates concerning Trump’s tariffs on China and strategies concerning our future…
Frank Lloyd Wright: Visionary Architect Judy Saks Frank Lloyd Wright was an influential and innovative American architect, designer, writer, and educator. Wright played a key role in the architectural movements of the 20th century, influencing architects worldwide through his works and mentoring. He believed in designing in harmony with humanity and the environment, a philosophy…
Shirley Webster Join us on March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the SaddleBrooke One Arts and Crafts building, Room 4. Medicare specialist Kris Hanson will be presenting a Medicare seminar for individuals 65 and over. Kris is a Medicare education specialist with a background focused on helping individuals navigate complex healthcare and insurance…
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Dr. Nadia W-Charles of the College of Humanities, U of A, speak on Sunday, March 22. The meeting is held at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse Vermillion Room, with a coffee social at 9:15 a.m., and the program begins at 9:45 a.m. Prof. W-Charles will trace the journey…
Joan Elder “2026: The Future of NATO” will be presented on Wednesday, March 18, in the DesertView Theater at 3:45 p.m. The topic of this talk focuses on the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The U.S., EU, and NATO have aided Ukraine for four years, but achieving peace still evades all. Putin demands all-or-nothing…
Dee Berisha By choice or by circumstance, the women of WOOO (Women On Our Own) have found that there are events in life where solitude is welcome and enjoying one’s own company is empowering and peaceful. I can plan my own schedule; control my remote; knit, sew, paint, garden, or nap when the mood hits;…
Laurence Edralin The April Tech Talk, “Protecting Your Passwords, Money & Identity—Digital Safety for Everyday Life,” will be presented by Seth Rosenblum on Monday, April 6, at 1 p.m. at the DesertView Theater. Seth is an instructor and co-president of the SaddleBrooke Computer Club. He also serves as co-team leader for the Senior Village Home…
Michelle Kouri The SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club continues to discover the wide range of skills and talents of its members, which are exhibited by the objects they bring to the Show and Tell segment of our monthly meetings. In January four members made presentations. Donn Hamm showed his skills not only as a wood turner, but…
Terry Heggy Death Valley National Park is a land of extremes. Straddling the California–Nevada border, it’s not that far from SaddleBrooke. Eleven intrepid members of the SaddleBrooke Photography Club (and a few hearty companions) popped over in early February. Despite the intimidating name, Death Valley seems very much alive, featuring colorful vistas and snow-capped mountains—giving…