Category: Clubs & Classes

JFG news and upcoming events

Marilyn Anthony Our recent event was a potluck on March 30 and as usual it was a full house with some of the best meals available in SaddleBrooke. The trivia game which usually accompanies this particular event is being rescheduled to be a standalone activity and will resume in 2020. Apologies to those who love…

Obedience classes offered at the dog park

Diane Aaron If you are interested in Obedience Training for your dogs(s), the SaddleBrooke Dog Park offers classes in Riley’s Place for all SaddleBrooke residents. We offer beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. This spring/summer we will be offering agility. Jeremy Brown, owner of The Complete Canine, is the instructor. We have had over 32 SaddleBrooke…

Making a difference in Mexico

Sheila Tuhy Volunteer Optometrists Serving Humanity Arizona (VOSH AZ) returned on March 1, from their 2019 mission in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. The team consisted of 12 optometrists, one optician, 12 optometric students from AZ, Mexico and Colombia and about 15 trained lay volunteers. The group was hosted by the Pitic Rotary Club and Seddison (Sonora’s…

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

FSL May lecture features Wayne Ranney Rolly Prager On Thursday, May 16 Wayne Ranney will present “In the Footsteps of Martha Summerhayes.” The presentation will start at 4:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. Martha Summerhayes was a refined New England woman who entered the Arizona Territory in 1874 as the young bride of an Army…

Free ballroom dance lessons offered

Wanda Ross Now that the weather is getting hotter, are you looking for a fun indoor activity? How about learning to ballroom dance? Free dance lessons are offered by the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club. Classes are taught by volunteer experienced club dancers who are eager to help you learn and enjoy dancing. On Wednesday mornings…

Hiking Club posts Mexico trips

Phil McNamee Over 100 members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club visited the Copper Canyon in 2018-2019. Since the trips were a great success there are three more exciting trips being arranged to Mexico for the fall of 2019 into 2020. These trips are exclusive to and open to all SaddleBrooke residents. For more information contact…

Flexibility, core strength and a lean body

TeriLee Olivier, ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer As a ftness professional, I like to teach my clients how to integrate barre isometric exercises into their workout routine to shed weight, gain muscle mass, build strength, increase flexibility, rehab from an injury or supplement your current fitness routine to help achieve a healthier lifestyle regardless of your…

Arizona Red and Pink Hatters do it again

Judy Wolin QWN of Chapeaux Rouge For the eighth straight year, The Red Hat Society’s Arizona chapters have just completed their annual State Convention. This year’s theme “At The OK Corral”, co-chaired by Queen Mom and Ambassador Judy Wolin of Chapeaux Rouge Chapter and Queen Mum and Ambassador Ann Crabtree of Desert Ya-Ya’s Chapter. This…

Do you want to learn ceramics?

Carol Thompson Calling all ceramics enthusiasts. Learn to make this and other beautiful pieces in class. Sign up today for a two-day class scheduled April 29 and May 8. Class times are 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Hurry, space is limited to the first 12 paid! SaddleBrooke Ceramics Club (SCC) has volunteers staffing our dedicated ceramics room…

Hiking in the San Juan Mountains

Michael Caryl The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club’s own Randy Parks will present “Hiking in the San Juan Mountains” on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. The event begins at 4:00 p.m. and, as usual, will be followed by a friendly gathering at the Agave Lounge. The San Juan Mountains are a collection…