Category: Clubs & Classes

Why Kettlebells Are the Secret to Staying Strong and Independent as You Age

Ross Major As we get older, staying active isn’t just about exercise—it’s about maintaining independence, confidence, and quality of life. One of the most effective (and surprisingly fun) ways to do that is by learning how to use kettlebells. Kettlebells aren’t just weights—they’re tools for building real-world strength, balance, and coordination. Unlike machines or dumbbells,…

December Tech Talk

Laurence Edralin The SaddleBrooke Computer Club’s next presentation will be on Monday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. at the DesertView Theater. The topic will be “Shield Yourself: Passwords, Fraud & Peace of Mind; Digital Safety for Everyday Life, presented by Seth Rosenblum. Seth is an instructor and co-president of the SaddleBrooke Computer Club. He also…

Father Christopher Corbally to Speak on “Weird Binary Stars Under Close Surveillance”

Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Father Christopher Corbally, an astronomer with the Vatican Observatory Research Group, on Sunday, Dec. 7. The program presentation will be at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. Father Corbally will describe how binary star systems obviously display different behavior across…

Cyclemasters Bicycle Outside SaddleBrooke

Wanda Ross Each week, several of our more accomplished and faster bicyclists do rides outside SaddleBrooke. These rides on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are announced by various club members, most often Dan Hoshino, inviting others to join. They bicycle to various places in Tucson. Some favorite rides are to the Mercado, to Panera Bread at…

SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild – November 2025

Tuesday Afternoons Are for Coaching Sessions for Guild Members Jenni Long The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is offering instructor-facilitated workshops for students who want a follow–up from classes. These sessions will be for students who have completed a beginner class in the medium and want to improve their skills. Students will work on their own…

The Holiday Shopping Season—for Scammers

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the holiday season nears, online shopping scams surge, targeting older adults who may be less familiar with digital red flags. Fraudsters exploit the rush for deals with fake websites, too-good-to-be-true offers, and phishing emails mimicking trusted retailers. These scams can lead to stolen money or personal information. Here’s…

Nature Club

Kay Sullivan We kicked off the season with our Members Fall Picnic at Catalina State Park on Oct. 9. A park volunteer told our group of 36 the history of Catalina State Park after we enjoyed Subway sandwiches and cake. It was a lovely day, despite the clouds, as the temperature was a perfect 82…

Coin Club

Sharon Erwin Are you curious about coin collecting or looking to connect with others who share that interest? The SaddleBrooke Coin Club was established by Ken Marich in 2010. Our meetings are a great place to find a friendly group of enthusiasts eager to share their numismatic knowledge and collecting adventures. For those who may…

Democratic Club Doings

Peter Bakke The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club is looking for volunteers to fill the roles of vice president and membership chair. These positions don’t demand much time, but they play a key part in keeping our club active and strong. Anyone interested in serving our Democratic Club should email Holly Lyon at hollacelyon@gmail.com, Ginny Rood at…