Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha January is cha cha time! The cha cha (or cha cha cha) is a lively and fun dance that really gets you moving on the dance floor. The dance is of Cuban origin and was introduced by a Cuban composer in the early 1950s. Like the rumba and mambo,…
Ben Eisenstein The SaddleBrooke Ranch Astronomy Club hosted a comet-viewing party this October, and the night sky did not disappoint! Dozens of Ranch residents gathered under the stars, guided by club members, to spot the brilliant Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). In mid-October, this cosmic wonder was visible to the naked eye, allowing attendees to enjoy…
Sam Miller On Sunday evening, Jan. 12, 2025, the SaddleBrooke SkyGazers Astronomy Club will present Christa DeCoursey, a fourth-year PhD student at the University of Arizona and a member of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (JADES) team. The Program presentation will be at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive,…
Dee Berisha Webster’s New World Dictionary defines a hike as “a long walk.” So, each of us can envision a hike as measured by our own experiences. On some days, we may take a long walk around SaddleBrooke, measured by several miles or so. On other days, we may take a long walk with our…
Jane Gromelski Dancing is a great activity for couples. It has many benefits. It is great exercise, it builds synapses in the brain, and you do it with your partner. Best of all, it is fun! It’s the only sport where you hold your partner close—forget the luge. We will teach the Arizona 2-step in…
Mary Jo Swartzberg The A.I. Whisperers Club will be having workshops every Thursday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Cactus Room of the MountainView clubhouse. These engaging sessions will explore the exciting ways A.I. is transforming art, music, and everyday life. Participants will discover the endless possibilities of A.I. and learn how it can…
Elks National President Douglas A. Shiefer has proclaimed November to be Veterans Remembrance Month to honor the men and women who have faithfully served our country as members of the armed forces. Elks pledge “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” This month and every…
Quote from Helen Keller: “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope.” So, with that optimism, faith that all can be better in our lives while caring for our neurologically impaired loved one, we ask you to join our group on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon…
Greg Hlushko Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…
Bonnie Stutzman Nov. 4 through 8 was a wonderful time to visit Cave Creek Regional Park, located in Maricopa County Park. It was a bit nippy at night, but our evening campfire circle warmed everyone up. Although near “civilization,” Cave Creek Park was quiet, with stars aplenty at night. The park is rich with history.…