This January, Socrates at SaddleBrooke will tackle the controversial and thought-provoking topic: Is there an afterlife? Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the DesertView Theatre when Dr. Stuart Orr explores this age-old question from the standpoint of Western and Eastern cultures and religions, as well as from native and…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2024
We Should All Be So Lucky
Dee Berisha I am lucky! I was a teacher for decades and loved every moment, in every school, every (most) colleagues, and every student. But not every educator is so lucky. Some just mark time until retirement. But since being asked to assist with writing articles for the Art Salon of SaddleBrooke that expose free…
Clubs & Classes, December 2024
Glass Art Club’s Winter Schedule Coming Soon
Beth Longman The members of the Glass Art Club of SaddleBrooke have had a fun and productive fall making stained glass pieces; fused pieces including jewelry, mosaics, and holiday ornaments; and attending demonstrations on various creative techniques, and we are looking forward to a winter of more fun classes. The winter class schedule will be…
Clubs & Classes, December 2024
Paper Crafters Support Senior Village
Marlene D’Ambrosio In this day of texts, tweets, and emails, sending a greeting card may seem a bit passé, but let’s be honest—who doesn’t like receiving something other than a bill in their mailbox? That’s why the members of the SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters Club (SBPC) make cards and donate them to Senior Village. During every…
Clubs & Classes, December 2024
Hiking Club Volunteers Honored at Fall Picnic
Lynda Green On Oct. 25 the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club gathered at Catalina State Park for its semi-annual picnic celebration. Unlike their spring picnic, which serves as the club’s annual meeting, the fall event simply creates a venue for a large group of members to get together, talk about hikes and other travels, and just be…
Clubs & Classes, December 2024
Questers Catalina Timewalkers: History of the Wedding Gown
Mary (Twink) Gates and Michelle Wiklund, Questers Catalina Timewalkers Publicity Love, laughter, and happily ever after! Who doesn’t love a wedding?! Looking back through the development of wedding events, the wedding gown has always made a profound statement: 1840s: Until the Victorian era, brides wore gowns of varying colors, brocades of silver or gold, velvets,…