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…
Category: May 2026
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…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Salute! The Italian Club Enjoys an Evening of Delicious Cuisine and Warm Camaraderie!
Andy Marino The SaddleBrooke Italian Heritage Club celebrated in true Italian style with a lively and festive evening at Scordato’s Pizzeria and Restaurant! More than 40 members gathered in a private dining room, where the spirit of la dolce vita was alive and well. Guests delighted in the freedom to indulge from a mouthwatering menu—savoring…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Square Dancing on St. Patrick’s Day: A Lively Fusion of Tradition and Celebration
Mary Klootwyk St. Patrick’s Day is widely recognized as a celebration of Irish heritage, filled with parades, music, and a sea of green. While many associate the holiday with Irish step dancing, an unexpected pairing has emerged in some communities: square dancing on St. Patrick’s Day. This fusion of American folk tradition and Irish festivity…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Jewish Friendship Group of SaddleBrooke
Marsha B. Mantykow This has been a fun-filled season. We went off the reservation to the Gaslight Music Hall. We played Bingo and shared our culinary talents at our potluck. We gathered on Valentine’s Day for cocktails and conversation. We made children with cancer a little happier with our holiday gifts. Of course, the monthly…