Tuesday Afternoons Are for Coaching Sessions for Guild Members Jenni Long The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is offering instructor-facilitated workshops for students who want a follow–up from classes. These sessions will be for students who have completed a beginner class in the medium and want to improve their skills. Students will work on their own…
Bonnie 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, 2026 (seven weeks)…
Barbara Barr Bengen How many times have you been in a conversation about the shortage of people in vocational trades? We often ask, “Whatever happened to shop and other trades classes?” Everyone is talking about the need for more people entering the trades. So, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke did something about it. Working with…
Art Sampler Class Set for December 4 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 Thursday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Topaz Room in the Arts & Crafts Center…
Introduction to Ballroom: East Coast Swing and Foxtrot Judy Saks The SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) is excited to announce its Introduction to Ballroom classes (previously Novice). These classes are specifically designed for those who have never danced ballroom or those looking for a refresher on the basics of ballroom dance. Dances to be featured…
In 1990 psychologists Peter Salovey and John May introduced the term Emotional Intelligence (EI). Then in 1995, Daniel Goleman wrote a best-selling book that made the idea popular around the world. When most people think about intelligence, they picture grades, test scores, or the ability to solve problems quickly. But there’s another kind of intelligence…
Carol Emerson Tai Chi has grown in popularity throughout the world as science continues to validate centuries-old claims that it benefits health, well-being, and longevity. Typified by slow, focused, gentle movements, Tai Chi builds strength using the body’s own weight and reduces stress with deep, easy breathing. Tai Chi is good for our memories too,…
EJ Snearly MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) gives a shout-out to Absolutely Art and Gifts owner Pam Gappa. Pam currently sponsors the MPLN golf gals. On Aug. 14 the gallery hosted the third Wine and Cheese Happy Hour for the MPLN golf league. Pam opened her gallery eight years ago and has increased the square…
Artist Spotlight: Karen Brungardt Tracy Nelson One of Saddlebrook Fine Art Guild’s longest and most active members is Karen Brungardt. Karen has been a member of the guild for 20 years, and during this time, she has served as president, vice president, secretary, and outreach chair. She currently teaches many watercolor classes and has been…
Lynda Fraley On July 30 approximately 25 hungry dancers met at the Party Room at Fork & Fire Smoke House & Taproom in Oro Valley to celebrate summer, good food, and one another. The event had been carefully planned by the members of the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club Social Committee, Julie Kalar, Jeanne Fernandez, and…