Outside riders: Kurt McMillen, Tom Kruse, Paul Frederickson, Gary Nix, Rick Zabinski, Dan Hoshino, Curt Kooiker, Ray Malaski, Jim Doyle; not pictured: John Roberts (photo by Marty Herbert) Wanda Ross…
Artist’s impression of an Eclipsing Binary (Credit: European Southern Observatory) Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Father Christopher Corbally, an astronomer with the Vatican Observatory…
A recent summer SBDC dance class (photo by Wanda Ross) Watched any Dancing with the Stars episodes? Then you have probably seen rumba. Remember Johnny (Patrick Swayze) in Dirty Dancing? “Time…
Movin’ to the music Introduction to Ballroom: Rumba and Tango Judy Saks The SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) is pleased to continue our Introduction to Ballroom classes. These classes are…
The gals (left to right): Lyn Moreno, Allison Lehman, Stacy Olson, Shawne Cryderman, Wendy WeinbergThe guys (left to right): Steve Willer, Larry John, Jim Spiegel, Mark Randall Julie Adamen The…
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…
David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…
Bob Hutton There is no woodworking shop in SaddleBrooke. Ask around, and you’ll find that easily debunked. They’re everywhere. In garages and casitas near and far, you will find creative people enjoying the hobby, from making simple birdhouses to making cabinets. Though no facility is offered by our HOA, our craft is widespread. Some work…
Ross Major As we get older, staying active isn’t just about exercise—it’s about maintaining independence, confidence, and quality of life. One of the most effective (and surprisingly fun) ways to do that is by learning how to use kettlebells. Kettlebells aren’t just weights—they’re tools for building real-world strength, balance, and coordination. Unlike machines or dumbbells,…
Laurence Edralin The SaddleBrooke Computer Club’s next presentation will be on Monday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. at the DesertView Theater. The topic will be “Shield Yourself: Passwords, Fraud & Peace of Mind; Digital Safety for Everyday Life, presented by Seth Rosenblum. Seth is an instructor and co-president of the SaddleBrooke Computer Club. He also…
Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Father Christopher Corbally, an astronomer with the Vatican Observatory Research Group, on Sunday, Dec. 7. The program presentation will be at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. Father Corbally will describe how binary star systems obviously display different behavior across…