Diana Wille November provides an opportunity to learn rumba in lessons from the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC)! Rumba is characterized by its sensual and romantic feel and is therefore often referred to as the Dance of Love. Although it has a Latin feel, it is one of the most versatile dances, easily compatible with…
Category: October 2024
October 2024, Features
Local Author Announces Three New Books for Christmas
Ed McLaughlin Local author Ed Mclaughlin has three new books for Christmas! Ed writes under the pseudonym EJ MacPhee and illustrates them as EJ Scalise. Ed and his wife Kathy are 24-year residents of SaddleBrooke. He has been writing young children’s and young adult books for over 15 years. All can be purchased at the…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
November Skygazers Program: Extragalactic Astronomy Research at the Large Binocular Telescope
Sam Miller On Sunday, Nov. 10, the SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club will present Dr. Joannah Hinz, an Associate Research Professor and Deputy Director of the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) Observatory at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory. The program presentation will be at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. Dr Hinz’…
Sports, October 2024
The Preserve Hole 6 Dominated by Rick Fernandez
Jim Grosjean Golfers often describe their favorite golf holes as “fitting my eye.” They get that warm and fuzzy feeling knowing that good things happen when they play that particular hole. For Rick Fernandez, that hole is the sixth at The Preserve Golf Course. Back on Sept. 14, Rick came upon the sixth and aced…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Great Decisions: U.S. Foreign Policy Issues Discussed
Barb Schaepe SaddleBrooke Great Decisions is an affiliate of the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions discussion program, which is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The Foreign Policy Association is a 100-plus-year-old organization whose mission is to serve as a catalyst for developing awareness, understanding, and informed opinion on U.S. foreign policy and global…
October 2024, Sports
Verde Sputters Special Event: Hens vs. Roosters Tournament
BK Koch The Verde Sputters have been invited by the Men’s Putters to participate in what we are calling the Hens vs. Roosters Tournament. It will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, starting with practice at 9:30 a.m., putting at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Lunch will be charged to your SaddleBrooke One…
October 2024, Generals
Support SaddleBrooke Libraries and Have a Fun Night Out with the CSM Trio!
Mark your calendars for an evening of spectacular music and community spirit! On Nov. 9 join us at the MountainView ballroom for a special fundraiser benefiting the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL). This promises to be a night to remember, featuring a high-energy performance by the CSM Trio. The CSM Trio, renowned for their vibrant…
October 2024, Generals
Did You Know That Performances of Barbershop Music Are All Done From Memory?
Bruce Kistler The SaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus (SBBSC) is in the middle of rehearsals to memorize the music for their upcoming concert on Nov. 23 at the DesertView Performing Arts Center. That concert will also feature The Newfangled Four, which is one of the top barbershop quartets in the world, with millions of views on YouTube.…
October 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – October 2024
New Date, New Look After years of having our fashion show/luncheon in the fall, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue is moving it to February of 2025! We are proud to be able to present Calle Rose spring/summer fashions! This line is absolutely gorgeous with stunning, bright colors, cool fabrics, and beautiful matching accessories. Save the dates of…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Computer Club
Laurence Edralin The SaddleBrooke Computer Club has elected new officers: Dian Lineback and Seth Rosenblum, co-presidents Neba Reiter, secretary Seth Rosenblum, webmaster The club also has renamed its monthly “User Group” meetings to “Tech Talks” to better reflect the content and purpose of the presentations. Tech Talks will focus on bringing information on a wide…