Mary Jane Wilson Cacti, succulents, fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, flowers—you name it, and someone in SaddleBrooke probably has experience growing what you are interested in. One of the newest SaddleBrooke Gardening Club (SBGC) members writes, “I’ve been a member of the new SaddleBrooke Gardening Club for only two months, and I’m hooked. The membership has…
Category: April 2025
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
The British Club Dines at the Chef’s Table
Mary (Twink) Gates It was the ever-popular Chef’s Table night in the Vistas dining room at SaddleBrooke One on March 12 when 18 members of the British Club met for a delightful evening of culinary delights prepared by our SaddleBrooke One chef. During the evening, an inviting three-course meal was served, which included two glasses…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
American Values—Can They Bring Our Country Together?
Barbara Starrett and Sandy McNabb, PhD On Feb. 23 at the SaddleBrooke Freethinkers meeting, 140 people listened to Richard Gilman talk about American Values. Mr. Gilman was past publisher of The Boston Globe newspaper, which won Pulitzer Prizes for articles under his leadership. In 2018 he was inducted into the UA School of Journalism Hall…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Celebrates 10 Years
Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to have recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Originally sponsored by the Dove Mountain Rotary Club, SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary became official on Nov. 11, 2014. Tradition says 10-year anniversaries are celebrated by exchanging tin or aluminum, symbolizing the strength and durability of bonds formed. While this is…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
The State of Democracy in an Era of Populist Nationalism
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Paul Schuler, PhD, speak on “The State of Democracy in an Era of Populist Nationalism” on Sunday, April 27. 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. University of Arizona…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke – April 2025
Swing for a Cause: 25th Annual SaddleBrooke Rotary Charity Golf Tournament Barbara Barr Bengen For the 25th year, golf enthusiasts, community leaders, and generous donors come together for the highly anticipated SaddleBrooke Rotary Charity Golf Tournament at MountainView Golf Club on Monday, April 21. This fun-filled event combines the love of golf with the joy…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Computer Club – April 2025
Embracing Teaching Excellence Educating SaddleBrooke Seniors with “Technology They Can Use” Nestled in the heart of SaddleBrooke, the SaddleBrooke Computer Club stands as a beacon of digital literacy and community engagement. With a steadfast focus on teaching, the club has evolved into a hub where SaddleBrooke residents of all backgrounds who enjoy technology can come…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
Wood, Wood, and More Wood!
Jay Rosenlof Did we get your attention? We are the SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club, and we are looking to help our community. Our club formed about two years ago with a focus on two major goals. First and foremost is to provide woodworking repairs and build wood projects for our friends and neighbors in SaddleBrooke. Over…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
Woodworkers Club Community and Collaboration
Donn Hamm, SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club The SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club has many members with a wide variety of skills and ambitions from SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO. Our collective focus is on completing our individual projects and helping our SaddleBrooke neighbors when possible. We always do this with a “safety first” approach. On the subject of…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
What a Wonderful Wood Dinner!
A wood dinner? Really? Actually, it was our annual Wood Carver and Woodworker Dinner. Our combined club dinner was very well attended, and it was a fine time to get to know more friends and spouses. We all enjoyed roast chicken and pulled pork sandwiches. Additionally, everyone brought delicious dishes to share, and we had…