Laurence Edralin Fall is approaching, and so are SaddleBrooke Computer Club classes for the season. The Computer Club will once again offer an interesting class schedule this fall, with a focus on Macs, Tech Talks, and Tech Café sessions. Upcoming September Classes: Sept. 12: Apple Tech Clinic Sept. 18 and 23: Security and Passwords on…
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Generals, September 2025
The Swim Club Is Offering Adult Learn-to-Swim Classes
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…
Generals, September 2025
Let’s Make Music Together!
Cheri Emahiser Dust off your instrument and warm up your voice. Every Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m., a vibrant mix of musicians and singers gathers in the MountainView West Ballroom to jam, connect, and celebrate the joy of live music. We call ourselves the Jammers, and we’d love for you to stop by…
Clubs & Classes, August 2025
The Power of Resilience: Bouncing Back from Life’s Challenges
Patricia Gould Resilience can assist us to adapt, recover, and grow stronger in the face of adversity. It is not about avoiding hardships, but about facing them with courage and determination. Life is unpredictable and filled with both triumphs and setbacks. Resilience empowers us to weather the storms of life and emerge wiser, more compassionate,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2025
Silversmithing and Lapidary Club News
Bob Hutton Summer can be a lonely time when the mercury peaks in three digits. Many clubs still maintain regular hours, including the Silversmithing and Lapidary Club, with the added bonus of an air-conditioned room! Summer is slower, but that affords time for more personal instruction. Beginning classes are offered on an “as-requested” basis. Recently,…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club News
Bob Hutton The Woodworkers Club of SaddleBrooke offers classes from time to time, available free of charge to any SaddleBrooke resident. Recently, Joel taught a three-part (1-1/2 hour each session) series of classes on fine wood finishing. I thought I knew a few things about finishing wood. Turns out, I knew nearly nothing. We were…
Clubs & Classes, August 2025
Foxtrot: A Timeless Classic
Pat Knepler The foxtrot originated in the United States around 1914. It was named after Harry Fox, a vaudeville entertainer who developed a style of trotting to ragtime music. Today it is one of the most popular ballroom dances in the world due to its versatility. It is a graceful dance using long walking steps…
August 2025, Generals
ILR Has Three New Instructors
Joan Elder SaddleBrooke Lifelong Learning (formerly known as The Institute for Learning in Retirement, or ILR) has three new instructors with three new classes scheduled for the first session of fall classes. Dan Kaperski, who has over 50 years’ experience in all aspects of electrical system design, operation, and management, will be teaching International Electric…
Clubs & Classes, July 2025
Tai Chi—It’s Good for What Ails You!
Carol Emerson Tai chi is an ancient Chinese exercise consisting of a series of individual dance-like movements that flow smoothly from one to another in a sequence. When it is performed, tai chi integrates elements of movement, mind, and breath, making it a mind-directed, moving exercise. All movements involve weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing stances, correct body…
Clubs & Classes, July 2025
Nightclub Two-Step: Slow and Smooth
Dan Plattner Nightclub two-step is a slow dance, perfect for dance parties, weddings, and nightclubs. It was developed in Illinois in 1965 by a 16-year-old west coast swing dancer, Buddy Schwimmer. He and his sister wanted a new dance style for ballads and slower music instead of couples dancing face-to-face and just shuffling their feet.…