Category: Clubs & Classes

SaddleBrooke Chess Club

Stuart Watkins The SaddleBrooke Chess Club meets from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays in the Ocotillo Room at SaddleBrooke TWO. There are no fees, and all are welcome, no matter the skill level of the players. Come and enjoy the spirit of the game. For more information,…

Congratulations, SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary

Frank Shipton SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary (SSR), although small in number, has many reasons to be proud. In the past six months, members volunteered more than 752 hours of their time participating in numerous projects, including the following: Little Folks Library Tri-Community Food Bank Golden Goose Thrift Shop Educational Assistant, San Manuel Elementary School 51 Home Vets…

Partners Western Dance Classes in October

Jane Gromelski Dancing is the only sport that lets you hold your partner in your arms! It’s good for you mentally and physically. It’s exercise that is fun! We started offering Texas Two Step classes on Oct. 5 in the Vermilion Room in the SaddleBrooke clubhouse. Texas Two Step 101 started at 6 p.m. This is a…

What’s New in iOS 17?

iOS 17 is the newest version of the operating system that runs on the iPhone and iPad. iOS 17 brings new features to enhance the things you do every day. Ready to check out everything new with iOS 17? From the new smart display mode to health features, interactive widgets to a new Messages experience,…

Texas Hold ‘em Tournament

Maureen Benigno, Coordinator of Texas Hold ’em Winners of our prestigious 12-week tournament from July 3 to Sept. 18: 1st place: Marianne Pinello 2nd place: Angela Stein 3rd place: Kathy O’Connell 4th place: Maureen Benigno 5th place: Cathy Scott, Terry Jackson (tied) Final Table Winners from July 3 to Sept. 18: July 3: Zerian Moore…

WOOO Out and About

Dee Berisha Vincent Van Gogh came to Oro Valley, so the WOOO (Women On Our Own) Day Trippers went out to greet him and, in some cases, to meet him. Approximately 20 members of WOOO attended the highly talked-about event of Van Gogh, an Immersive Experience, held in August and September at the Oro Valley…

Using Recycling as an Artist’s Medium

Some people recycle plastics, glass, cardboard, and paper and put them out in a trash container for a pickup service once a week. However, Valerie Metz takes some of these items, especially cardboard and all types of paper, and recycles them to create works of art. Valerie has a B.A. degree in art from Hunter University…

Hiking Club Diary – October 2023

New Amerind Trail Jeff Love Have you ever driven past the Texas Canyon Rest Area along I-10 between Benson and Wilcox and wondered what it would be like to hike through these interesting rock formations? Last April, the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) was invited to explore the newly developed hiking trails at the Amerind Museum.…