Were we “railroaded” in World War II? Join us on May 14, 1 p.m. at DesertView Theater. “American Railroads & Logistics in World War II, and the Southern Pacific Railroad”—Mark R. Schwartz (Lt. Col., USAF, retired). American entry into World War II came during a transition from economic depression to full-capacity manufacturing. Soldiers, raw materials…
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May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Summer Program Planned for SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club
Laurence Edralin Following a successful season, the SaddleBrooke genealogy club has announced plans for its summer sessions. Over the past year, members and guests enjoyed presentations on popular genealogy software, tips for strengthening research skills, and an introduction to using artificial intelligence in genealogy. Summer meetings will continue on the first Thursday of each month,…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Chess Puzzle of the Month
Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke chess club has players of various experience levels and the games are played in a casual friendly environment for fun. Come by to learn how to play or to enjoy a few games. The club has no dues. Chess is a great game that can help your mind stay sharp and improve…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Joyful Dancing in June
Judy Saks Introductory level classes are designed for those who have never danced ballroom or those looking for a refresher on the basics of ballroom dance. The classes to be featured in June will be Merengue and American Tango. The Merengue originated in the Dominican Republic in the mid-19th century, with African, Spanish and Creole…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
The Scoop from the Ballroom Dancing Group!
Daniel Plattner The annual SaddleBrooke ballroom dance club BBQ was held on March 28 at the softball field. Eighty club members and guests munched on burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs with sides and many homemade desserts. There were co-ed softball and corn hole competitions to accompany conversation and good food. The winning softball team included…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Coyote Country Cloggers
Carol Jones The Coyote Country Cloggers recently performed their toe-tapping, happy, energetic dancing at the Country Club at LaCholla. This was during rodeo week and made the residents’ week very special. There was lots of YeeHawing, toe tapping and singing along from the audience. It was a fun day for all. The Coyote Country Cloggers…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Invited to “Breakfast with the Candidates” on July 3
The SaddleBrooke Republican Club and the SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives invite community members to attend the third annual breakfast with the candidates on Friday, July 3. Arizona voters will have a valuable opportunity to meet every candidate running for statewide office, all of whom have confirmed their attendance. This event offers one of the most comprehensive…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club – May 2026
Spotlight on Roger Lindeken Joyce Wainscott Roger Lloyd Lindeken, past president of the Sunrise Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, was born in August, 1942 in Oakland, Calif., and raised in Walnut Creek. Like many teenagers, he graduated with ambition—but no clear plan. A summer construction job arranged by his brother-in-law provided both a paycheck and perspective.…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke’s Pathways to Possibility
Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke sponsored the first-ever trade fair at the San Manuel Community Center for members of the Copper Corridor communities. Entitled “Pathways to Possibility”, the trade fair not only featured employment and career opportunities but also scholarships for training. The community center was filled with a wide variety of…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Caregivers United
Shirley Webster We will not be meeting during the summer months of June, July, and August. That doesn’t mean our caregiving duties go one vacation! During these three months I would like to share three selfcare tips a month. I hope you find that practicing just one of them will lighten your load. This is…