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…
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December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Introduction to Ballroom: Hustle and Waltz
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…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Join the Bridge Community—Learn, Play, and Grow Together!
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2025
Why Kettlebells Are the Secret to Staying Strong and Independent as You Age
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,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2025
December Tech Talk
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…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild – November 2025
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…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Join the Bridge Community—Learn, Play, and Grow Together!
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)…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Everyone Is Talking About It, So the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Is Doing Something About It
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild – November 2025
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club – November 2025
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…