Category: Clubs & Classes

Apple Releases Its Latest iOS—What You Should Know

Laurence Edralin Apple officially released iOS 26. Join us for a quick, fun overview of the top new features in Apple’s latest update. From the sleek new Liquid Glass design to upgraded Messages and Phone/iPad features, and fresh enhancements to CarPlay, Music, Maps, and Wallet—we’ll cover what’s most exciting and how it can make your…

Chess Club

Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…

SaddleBrooke Singles Club Elects New Officers

Lori Anderson The SaddleBrooke Singles Club elected new officers during our quarterly membership meeting on Sept. 5. The following officers were each elected to a two-year term: President: Lori Anderson (outgoing treasurer) Vice President: Laurie O’Toole Secretary: Anne Bowen Treasurer: Brian Gallup (outgoing secretary) Director-at-Large: Elma von Michaelis A huge thanks to our outgoing officers…

Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Meaningful Connection

In 1990 psychologists Peter Salovey and John May introduced the term Emotional Intelligence (EI). Then in 1995, Daniel Goleman wrote a best-selling book that made the idea popular around the world. When most people think about intelligence, they picture grades, test scores, or the ability to solve problems quickly. But there’s another kind of intelligence…

Tai Chi—The Perfect Exercise

Carol Emerson Tai Chi has grown in popularity throughout the world as science continues to validate centuries-old claims that it benefits health, well-being, and longevity. Typified by slow, focused, gentle movements, Tai Chi builds strength using the body’s own weight and reduces stress with deep, easy breathing. Tai Chi is good for our memories too,…

World War II Roundtable

Mark Schwartz SaddleBrooke’s World War II Roundtable welcomes you to our second presentation of the 2025-26 season with a topic that illustrates America’s military superiority in the Pacific Theater. Bill Todd, a former Navy submariner in the nuclear age, will present the exploits of the Navy’s “silent service,” which helped assure victory against Japan. For…

Showcasing SaddleBrooke Talent—Again!

Kathleen Thompson Last November, the SaddleBrooke Pottery Club shared their talents and passion for pottery in their first-ever show and sale. The show was well received by the community, and in addition to showing off their art, club members were especially pleased that their charity sale counter raised a sizable sum for the victims of…