Category: Clubs & Classes

Texas Hold’em Tournament Results

Maureen Benigno, Coordinator of Texas Hold’em Six winners of our prestigious 12-week tournament from April 25 to July 18: 1st Place: Marianne Pinello 2nd Place: Sam Alkhoury 3rd Place: Terri Tyer 4th Place: Angela Stein 5th Place: (tie) Jack Porteous and Ray Szpakowski Following are the first-place winners at the Final Table from April 25…

Friday Quilters Activities and Ergonomics 101!

Sheri Nockels Not everyone migrated out of SaddleBrooke this summer because of the heat! The SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters were very busy making and donating many items for our community and local charities and learning proper ergonomics from a SaddleBrooke fitness pro. Lisa Ellis, the new owner of Cactus Quilts, also provided an update on events…

Dems Hear from Primary Candidates

Hollace D. Lyon Three candidates spoke to a packed house at the July SaddleBrooke Democratic Club (SBDC) meeting. Reginald Bolding, running for Secretary of State, described his legislative experience and his vision for continuing accessible, free, and fair elections in Arizona, including creative ways to increase participation in elections. Marco Lopez, a native Arizonan and candidate for…

Women On Our Own (WOOO)

Liz Boyd WOOO is an organization for women who are on their own (single and not in a committed relationship) who want to stay active and enjoy life with friends. We maintain a busy schedule, with activities to suit any interest. Each month, we have four dinner events open to members, a great way to…

Hikers Cool Off in the Wilderness of Rocks

Marc Humphrey On a Tuesday in June, 11 members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club decided to get out of the Sonoran Desert heat and head up to the cool Mount Lemmon wilderness. Their destination was the Wilderness of the Rocks trail. The group started the 7.2-mile hike at the top of Mount Lemmon where it…