Bob Hutton The pivot hole is just a tad tight and squeaks. A shelf is so tight it springs up. Or the sliding door in the cabinet won’t open anymore. Any of a number of wood- or plastic-related items in our home can change over time, especially since most of us moved from somewhere else,…
Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha January is cha cha time! The cha cha (or cha cha cha) is a lively and fun dance that really gets you moving on the dance floor. The dance is of Cuban origin and was introduced by a Cuban composer in the early 1950s. Like the rumba and mambo,…
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…