Category: Clubs & Classes

Have you ever heard of a wooden nickle?

Ken Marich During your life has anyone ever told you “not to take a wooden nickel”? This American adage is considered to be a light-hearted reminder to be cautious in one’s financial dealings. Well, wooden nickels exist and are novelty or commemorative “coins” sometimes referred to as tokens. They date back to the late 1800s…

Jewish Friendship Group news

  Marilyn Anthony On October 11, we will be holding a dinner on the patio at SaddleBrooke One with a delicious menu including minestrone soup; turkey wraps with swiss cheese, tarragon aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion or beef and havarti wraps with horseradish, lettuce, tomato and onion; brownies and non-alcoholic beverages. Cost is $15.85 plus…

Spanish Culture Club meeting notice

The Spanish Culture Club is open to SaddleBrooke residents who are interested in Spanish/Latin American culture and wish to learn more through discussion, events and culinary experiences. Knowledge of Spanish is not required, although there are opportunities for Spanish conversation for those who wish to improve their spoken Spanish. A wine and cheese reception featuring…

Arizona Trail Work Session – October 17

  Elisabeth Wheeler Temperatures are cooling down and it is time to volunteer for SaddleBrooke Hiking Club’s October 17 Work Session on the Arizona Trail, 7:30 a.m. from SaddleBrooke. Come and join the fun; it’s enjoyable to work side by side with other hiking club members, as we help maintain the “Oracle Passage” section of…

All are invited to a fun day in the dog park

  It’s going to be a fun day in the park on Saturday, November 3 when all of SaddleBrooke is invited to the official dedication of Riley’s Place at the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. “Riley’s Place is our new multi-purpose park within the Dog Park,” says president Kathleen Dunbar. “It’s designed especially for our senior dogs…

SaddleBrooke Nature Club holds season opener

Pam Boedeker The SaddleBrooke Nature Club’s Program Board has planned something for everyone who has an interest in the rich natural and cultural heritage that surrounds us here in Arizona. On September 9 we open with a social event. Catch up with friends and meet new people while mingling at the RoadRunner Grill. There will…

Republican Club notice

Attention all members, Republicans and Conservatives in the SaddleBrooke area. The SBRC just held a terrific fundraiser for our candidates! We had dancers, we had singers and we had inspirational speeches from the candidates! We made contributions to the campaigns. Our membership is excited about the election to come. Our next meeting will be held…

Stroke/Neurological Support Group

  Please come. It’s important to come to our meeting of caregivers and loved ones who are going through the emotional, physical time of caring for those loved ones suffering from stroke, MS, dementia, Alzheimer’s and any other neurological disorder. Caregivers can find themselves giving mental, emotional, physical support all day, every day, without recharging.…

October is national Cyber Security Awareness month

On October 15, Ken Knapp will speak on Cyber Security at 1:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom at the free monthly public presentation of the SaddleBrooke Computer Club. Ken has extensive experience as security consultant, system administrator and system operator in private, military and governmental settings, some involving top secret clearance settings. This event is…