The Spanish Culture Club of SaddleBrooke (SCC) is a culture club, not a language club. It is composed of a group of social and intellectually curious Brookers that seek to expand their knowledge of Latin culture within the Old Pueblo and beyond. This is accomplished through monthly meetings that include speakers and tapas buffets, twice-monthly Spanish-speaking breakfasts and excursions to local events and restaurants.
Spanish-speaking (definitely not required) breakfasts meet on the second and fourth Mondays at 8:30 a.m. (note new time for the winter). February’s breakfasts are on February 13 at the Bistro and February 27 at the Roadrunner.
In January we enjoyed a presentation on The History of Mexican Art from the Olmecs and Aztecs through the 20th Century by Tammy Bearden, SaddleBrooke resident and docent at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. We discussed and viewed artworks by Mexican muralists Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco, as well as Posada and Tamayo. The presentation was followed later in the month with a showing of the DVD Frida followed by a no-host Happy Hour at the Bistro Bar. The movie depicts the tumultuous life of Frida Kahlo, renowned Mexican artist and wife of Diego Rivera, from her teenage years to her death.
The February 20 meeting will be our exciting annual Spanish Trivial Pursuit competition. Join us at the Activity Center on February 16 at 5:30 p.m. Bring a Tapa to share and a beverage of your choice. Monthly meetings are the third Monday of the month.
March’s plans include a presentation by Jim Turner, local historian, author and raconteur and a Tapas and Paella dinner at Contigo Latin Kitchen.
Please join us at our next meeting. If you choose to become a member, the annual fee is $20. For more information, contact President Kathy Volpe at [email protected], 520-818-9174.