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,…
Category: October 2025
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
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…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Catalina Mountain Elks Cook for Firehouses
Marie Starjnski On Sept. 11, 2025, the Catalina Mountain Elks #2815 prepared and delivered home-cooked meals to the 10 firehouses in the Golder Ranch Fire District. This event was held to honor our first responders and to remember those we lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
SaddleBrooke Nature Club
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.…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
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…