Kent Banta began his career as a dentist and, after spending time simulating nature and improving smiles, he turned to photography. He moved west, set out hiking and camping with his camera in tow. He added oil painting to his hobbies and used the colors he remembered from the scenery to enhance his paintings.
Karen Brungardt Seven watercolor artists, all SaddleBrooke residents, have come together to present their various styles in watercolor media in a special one-day event. All seven are award winning artists, with awards ranging from Best of Show to Juror’s Award of Merit among others. They are all Juried and/or Signature members of the Southern Arizona…
Ask your Master Gardener event March 25 An Ask Your Master Gardener Event will take place at SaddleBrooke Ranch Saturday, March 25 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners will be available to answer your landscape and garden questions on design, plant selection, plant care and maintenance, irrigation and identification and…
Janey Clausen The 2016 Arizona State Medallion Tournament was played on the Tuscany Falls Course at PebbleCreek in Goodyear, Arizona on January 14 and 15, 2017. Our two MPWGA representatives, who played their round on Saturday, January 14, were Ann Van Sickel (net winner) and Ann Martin (gross winner). The two Anns won First Place…
2017 Oscar season Well, at least we got some of the 2017 Best Picture nominees on our schedule prior to the announced nominees: Hell or High Water and Manchester By the Sea (at DVPAC March 21 at 2:15 and 7:00 p.m.). We missed with a couple other picks (Florence Foster Jenkins and Sully). These two movie misses…
Our February Users Group meeting highlighted a frustration we have all endured at some time or another-“Help! My computer has a problem!” When that happens, who can you turn to for help? The club invited local area computer and software repair companies to make a brief presentation about their backgrounds and expertise and what types…