Melanie Einbund The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) hopes that our members and friends are looking forward to the Jewish High Holy Days. We welcome Rabbi Harari to our pulpit. The rabbi has been preparing services that will be traditional and informative. Sarah Bolt will be returning as our cantorial soloist. We are…
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Clubs & Classes, August 2021
The British Club: Lunch at the Persian Room
Twink Gates-Zimdar It was July 14, and the thermometer read 80 degrees Fahrenheit, after a three-day storm came through Tucson. Previously, the temperature was over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Twelve members of the British Club ventured forth and gathered together, enjoying a delicious luncheon at the tastefully decorated Persian Room right here in Tucson on Thornydale. Everyone…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
A Place for Writers
Stuart Watkins Arizona has a number of writing groups to join, whether you are a poet, songwriter, author, screenwriter, playwright, or a science fiction writer. Since we live in SaddleBrooke, let’s take a look at the SaddleBrooke Writer’s Group. They meet monthly and sometimes in between. Patricia Freemont Smith is president, and her contact information…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
You Too Can Help Our Less Fortunate Veterans
Ed Davis If you would like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local veterans in need, there is no better way than to support your local American Legion veterans service organization. “The American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 has been a steadfast ray of hope to our local, less fortunate veterans for years,”…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Brungardt Wins Best of Show in Art Contest
LaVerne Kyriss In a blind judging, Karen Brungardt’s painting, Only shadows remember days of glory, won best of show in the advanced/intermediate category in the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild’s One Image, No Limits contest. Judge and art instructor Laurie Brussells noted, “Good job, beautifully done, especially for watercolor. Composition is good and I like the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
I Can’t Draw a Stick Figure!
Karen Brungardt The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce our upcoming I Can’t Draw a Stick Figure class on Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a one-hour break for lunch. This class offers you the chance to see what form of art will suit you. You may not think you…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Stroke-Neurological Support Group
Esta Goldstein It has been a long time since we have had the opportunity to meet and give one another a hug, encouragement, friendship, learn new information, and listen to an informative talk. We’re hoping that we can start up once again, but we need people to help plan, send emails, and work as a team…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Paper Crafters Club Notice
Carolyn McLean The SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters Club is celebrating its 23rd year of meetings. Please join us every month on the second Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. for social time and 1 p.m. for the meeting. We meet in the SaddleBrooke One Arts and Crafts classroom number 4, across from the Gift Shop. We have monthly challenge…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Upcoming Art Classes
Robbie Summers In-person art classes are back in the Topaz Room at the Arts and Craft Center at the MountainView Country Club complex! The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is proud to announce the return of our premier instructors Laurie Brussel, Karen Brungardt, Deb Kress, Renee Pearson, Robbie Summers, and other fine instructors as they get scheduled. Speaking…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Democratic Club: July Speaker Highlights
Mike Nickerson The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club met on July 13 via Zoom. Our speaker was Charlie Fisher, executive director of the Arizona Democratic Party. Much of the discussion centered around the results of the legislative session, which passed voter suppression bills, plus tax breaks for the wealthy. These actions show the need for a different…