“One Image, No Limits” Art Challenge Jenni Long The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild encourages art appreciation and art skills throughout the community, with several opportunities for members to showcase their talents. One of these opportunities, the annual “One Image, No Limits” Art Challenge, wrapped up on Nov. 30. The work of these award winners is…
Karla Trippe Karla Trippe, local SaddleBrooke author and spiritualist, recently hosted a Metaphysic Fair in her home. Based on feedback from attendees, she will host another one in 2026. For those who did not have an opportunity to purchase items at the fair, Karla is offering a variety of special gifts for the holidays. Akashic…
No Partner? We Can Help! Judy Saks Are you curious about ballroom dancing but are hesitant to try because you do not have a partner? Perhaps you are unsure what is the appropriate level of dance class to take or how to become a member. The SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club is here to help. One…
Jane Gromelski Partners Western Dance began our current series of classes on Jan. 5. We are teaching the western waltz. The waltz progresses around the dance floor. It is a beautiful dance. It is a very easy dance to learn, and we make classes easy and fun! Dancing is fun, so the classes should be…
Winter Art Classes Tracy Nelson, Education Coordinator Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Every artist was first an amateur.” If you’re an amateur (or a professional artist), the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild would like to support your creative pursuits. Many new classes have been added on our event calendar for artists of all levels. Visit the SaddleBrooke…
Jane Gromelski Partners Western Dance Club will start our next series of classes on Jan. 5. We will be teaching the western waltz. The waltz progresses around the dance floor. It is a beautiful dance. It is a very easy dance to learn, and we make classes easy and fun! Dancing is fun! So the…
Mark Albrecht After the holidays, the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) says, let’s start the year off right and “Get Up Off the Floor,” as the 1978 chart-topping song “Boogie Oogie Oogie” told us to do. Performed by the band A Taste of Honey, this widely recognized song helped launch the hustle dance style during…
Bonni Newton Bridge is a great way to make new friends and enhance relationships, provided you know how to bid. I can help! Beginners-Only Class: Opening 1 bids and their responses, evaluating the trick-taking potential of your hand, communicating with your partner. Classes are on Tuesdays, Jan. 6 through Feb. 17 (seven weeks), from 2…
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…