Kay Sullivan and Ann Pizzitola We had a summer field trip on Aug. 5 to the Tree Ring Lab at the University of Arizona—what the heck is that? We knew going in that you could count the rings to determine the age of a tree, but we found you could do much more than that.…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Design for Change: When Places and Objects Invite Transformation

Barbara Starrett The SaddleBrooke Freethinkers Club is proud to have Dr. Laura Hollengreen speak on “Design for Change: When Places and Objects Invite Transformation” on Sunday, Nov. 2. The meeting is held at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse Vermillion Room, with a coffee social at 9:15 a.m. and the program beginning at 9:45 a.m. The talk…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Daughters of the American Revolution
Danna C. Koelling Membership is gained through documenting biological lineage to a patriot who served during the Revolutionary War. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a community service-oriented, nonprofit organization. We are devoted to patriotism, education, and historic preservation. Members serve their communities through volunteering. Our chapter works closely with the Southern Arizona Veterans…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
REI to Present to the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club in October

Diana Smith Please join us on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 4 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center for a fun and informative presentation by Jeff Merten, manager of REI in Tucson. This program offers a great opportunity to learn about the latest tech, gear, and clothing for all your hiking and outdoor adventures. There…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
SaddleBrooke Great Decisions 2026 Program
Sandy Epstein SaddleBrooke Great Decisions is looking forward to its 2026 program beginning in January and running through April. Meetings are held on Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. in the MountainView East Ballroom, typically twice each month. Exact dates, topics, and presenters are expected to be finalized and communicated in November. SaddleBrooke Great Decisions…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
British Club at the Ranch

Mary (Twink) Gates A monsoon sky welcomed 30 members of the British Club for their taco night on the patio at SaddleBrooke Ranch. With thunder in the air, a delicious buffet was served consisting of soft and hard shell tacos with accompaniments of ground beef and chicken, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. An…
