Dan Plattner It’s time to shake off the winter doldrums and get the body moving. Dancing is great for brain plasticity, using many muscle groups, and for socialization with other dancers. Introductory Ballroom Classes Introductory classes are specifically designed for those who have never danced ballroom or those looking for a refresher on the basics…
Sandy Epstein April marks this year’s final month of meetings for SaddleBrooke Great Decisions. Our last meeting will be convening on Monday, April 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mountainview East Ballroom. The final topic of discussion for 2026 will be U.S. Engagement in Africa. Discussion questions will reflect information gleaned from the Foreign…
Sharon Scanlan and Marty Lenzini Beginning April 11, Tanya Fagentan, who teaches a very popular class in SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke Ranch, will teach a chair yoga class on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. The coast will be $10 per class, paid directly to Tanya in cash or by check. It will be held in…
Dona Ferry When we think of Art museums, one of the first that comes to mind is the Louvre in Paris, France. Its storied history takes many twists and turns, from castle to fortress, through many wars and revolutions to a spectacular Art Museum. Come and learn about the Louvre or share your experiences and…
In April the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) Introductory classes will be Waltz and Rumba. Originating in 18th century Europe, the waltz is an iconic style, emphasizing flowing movements and graceful turns around the dance floor that always make you look good. The rumba, which originated in Cuba, gained popularity as it spread across the…
Frank Lloyd Wright: Visionary Architect Judy Saks Frank Lloyd Wright was an influential and innovative American architect, designer, writer, and educator. Wright played a key role in the architectural movements of the 20th century, influencing architects worldwide through his works and mentoring. He believed in designing in harmony with humanity and the environment, a philosophy…
Laurence Edralin The goal of family research is to learn as much as possible about the lives of our ancestors. To do this, we must find evidence that provides the facts of their lives. Initially, our sources may include interviews with family members and friends, letters, diaries, and photographs. Eventually, this information must be analyzed…
Terese Butler Have you always wanted to learn how to swim but didn’t have the chance? Or maybe you gave it a try but found it difficult and didn’t think it was for you? There are a myriad of reasons why you might have stayed away from the pool, but now is the time to…
Julie Adamen When Ken and Kathy Peterson moved through their first year as members of the SaddleBrooke Swim Club, they didn’t just find a place to swim—they found a community that energized them from the very first lap. Their introduction to the club began with a simple newspaper article in the SaddleBrooke Progress highlighting the…
It is amazing how varied our backgrounds and interests are here in SaddleBrooke. Teaming up with like folks offers opportunities we couldn’t discover alone. Recently, several members of the Silversmithing and Lapidary Club took desert discovery rides in members’ jeeps to local areas of interest. We brought our finds to the work room and began…