Mary Klootwyk Dancers from SaddleBrooke Squares hit the road again to attend a two-day square dance festival held in Bakersfield, Calif., this past November. The trip started three days earlier with a stay in Lake Havasu to visit the local sites, including a picturesque ferry ride departing just north of the famous London Bridge and…
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…
Pat Knepler As the excitement of the new year fades, so do many of our resolutions. The SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC), however, has a wonderful way to renew interest in some of those “forgotten” resolutions—especially the one about getting into shape. What better way than ballroom dancing to have fun while burning those holiday…
Art Sampler Class Set for February 11 Jenni Long Calling all beginning or exploring artists! The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce another opportunity to take part in its next Art Sampler class on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Topaz Room in the Arts & Crafts Center…
Helen Avery Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a stress-reliever, or a chance to meet fantastic people, the SaddleBrooke Ceramics Club is the place to be. Our experienced instructors are here to guide you through the basics. From mastering glaze techniques to hand-building your own creation, we’ve got you covered. We’ll provide the clay,…
Jay Rosenlof The SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club continues to grow. We are preparing for a series of woodworking classes in 2025 to educate both our members and non-members. These classes provide valuable information about all facets of woodworking, from design, materials, assembly, machinery, and finishing. Here are two upcoming classes that will introduce many of you…
These simple steps will help you eat the Med Way every day. Classes are Jan. 14 through Feb. 18, 2025 (Tuesdays only) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (six-week course) at St. Helen’s Church, 66 E. Maplewood Street, Oracle, Ariz. Med Instead of Meds was created by a group of nutrition and health professionals from…
Winter Art Classes Tracy Nelson The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of classes to build or enhance the skills of artists at all levels of experience. All classes are located in the Topaz Room at the Arts & Crafts Center adjacent to MountainView Country Club. Membership in…
Bob Hutton What’s the big deal about woodworking, anyway? Is this the attitude of someone you know? So, you stick a few pieces of wood together—Whoopie! Well, search YouTube for “segmented bowl” or any number of cutting board patterns like “waveform cutting board” or “optical illusion.” It will amaze you. Segmented bowls can be sawn,…
Laurence Edralin The SaddleBrooke Computer Club offers free technical help to its members. Topics can range from any technology that you use every day or something newly purchased. Tech Help sessions, available for both PCs and Macs, phones, and tablets are scheduled twice a month, nearly every month, and are held in the club’s classroom.…