Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…
Laurence Edralin The SaddleBrooke Computer Club will offer a reduced schedule of classes over the summer. The bi-monthly “Tech Café” breakfast meetings and Tech Help sessions ended in early May. However, some Tech Help sessions may be scheduled as the need is presented. “Tech Talk” meetings are paused until September. The club continues to focus…
Barbara Starrett Every year the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), during the summer solstice week, holds “The Longest Day” event to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. From sunrise to sunset, members across the country host tournaments, teach lessons, and play multiple sessions to advance the cause. This year, SaddleBrooke’s Small Slams Bridge Club will…
Susan Love Part One: Kathy O’Connell was a professional bridge player and teacher for 15 years, during which she rubbed elbows with top players across the United States. In her final year as a pro, she spent 176 nights in hotel rooms. She never had to advertise—her reputation alone kept her booked, with every job…
Karla Trippe As part of launching her new spirituality services, Karla Trippe is excited to host SaddleBrooke’s first Mini Metaphysical Fair at her home in SaddleBrooke TWO. She is currently seeking passionate vendors to join the event and share their talents, including spiritual services, intuitive readings, handmade jewelry, candles, oracle or tarot cards, yoga, and…
Marilee Jensen On March 26 the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) held a luncheon at DeMarco’s Restaurant in Oracle to thank the many volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to provide nutritious food for families in need in the Copper Corridor communities of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, Dudleyville, and Aravaipa. The food bank volunteers included…