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STC Scramble On

Jay Clayton Wilson Scramble OP has been the STC answer to the difficult question of introducing and intermingling over 400 players of different skill levels. Ordinarily players in most sports, including tennis, tend to play with others of similar skill levels. That makes for good competition. But it results in a severe limitation on one’s…

The Community that could

Like the children’s story of the engine that pulled a train across difficult terrain to its destination, so it was with the Pet Rescue Network Power of Us fundraiser’s $10,000 goal. During the four month effort, Network partners rallied to repeat the little blue engine’s mantra, “We think we can, we think we can.” We’re…

PrimeTime Players presents Calendar Girls April 5th-10th

Connie Ward/Miss November; photo by Steve Weiss

Tim Firth The PrimeTime Players presents Calendar Girls, based on the 2003 film starring Helen Mirren and the true story of a group of ordinary yet extraordinary women, members of a traditional English Women’s Club, who persuade one another to pose nude for a charity calendar. Puzzling their spouses and mortifying their fellow club members,…

Performers shine in Variety Show

“Curtain up, light the lights, you’ve got nothing to hit but the heights.” That’s what happens when SaddleBrooke performers take the stage in Red Hot, Green and Blue—That’s Entertainment Variety Show. There’s singing, dancing, comedy and many surprises in this gala show at the DesertView Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. March 15, 16 and 17…

New kids on the block

New club dancers (back rows) join the line.

Dorothy Wood Ah, spring! The bloom is on the rose. The lark is on the wing. And a new crop of line dancers are on the floor! The SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club is proud to welcome a host of new dancers into our club this season. Nineteen newcomers participated in a four session novice course…

SaddleBrooke Singers Salute America

Sally Sample The SaddleBrooke Singers will present their spring concert, April 1 and 3, 2016, in a dynamic celebration of our Nation and our Heroes. Under the baton of our new director Tanya Elias-Graf, the Singers are excited to present a patriotic concert of new and familiar music. Director Tanya has selected music for the…

Spring Art Show features outstanding array of artists

‘Stampede’ by Dolores Root

You will be blown away by the artwork at SaddleBrooke’s Spring Fine Art Show in February. From oil painting, watercolor, collage and photography there is something for everyone. Don’t be fooled that this group of talented seniors are amateurs. Many of the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild members have art degrees and have been painting or…

Happy 2016 from the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild

Janet Tucker It’s hard to believe that it’s a new year already. The Guild is starting the new year with a selection of classes that has something to offer almost anyone. Whether you are a seasoned artist or just beginning your artistic journey, or anywhere in between, you will want to attend one of our…

Hiking on the Hualapai and Havasupai Reservations

At the base of Mooney Falls, left to right: Frank Earnest, Dianne Ashby, Elaine Fagan, Rob Simms, Phil McNamee, Bertie Litchfield, Ken Wong, Marge Wong and Walt Shields; photo by Stewart Lasseter.

Ken Wong Eighteen members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club participated in a Northern Arizona University program spanning five days (November 7 through 12) on the Hualapai and Havasupai Indian Reservations. Situated directly to the west of the Grand Canyon National Park central visitors area on the south rim of the canyon, this remote and beautiful…

Robson Pickleball League – first tournament results

Leigh Beatty and Andrea Molberg The pickleball clubs from five Arizona Robson communities have formed a Robson Pickleball League with the goal to give pickleball players from the communities an opportunity to socialize and compete. Over a five-month period, up to 60 players per community will be able to play against members from the other…