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.…
The end of October is a perfect time to visit this huge national park. Big Bend National Park, located on the Texas–Mexico border, is larger than the State of Rhode Island. It is so large that it has three internal ecosystems. It is home to more cacti, birds, bats, butterflies, and scorpions than any other…
Lynda Fraley On Oct. 30, sometimes referred to as “Mischief Night” by children in North America and beyond, celebrated by pranking one’s neighbors, 48 well-behaved dancers and guests from SaddleBrooke Line Dance Company (SBLDC) gathered at Whiskey Roads for a ghastly gala in honor of Halloween. In attendance were a pale-faced dead bride (Claudia Riggs)…
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…