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…