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)…
Tag: classes
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
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…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Meaningful Connection
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Tai Chi—The Perfect Exercise
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,…
September 2025, Sports
Absolutely Art and Gifts and MPLN
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…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild – September 2025
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2025
Line Dance Club’s Hungry Dancers
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…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Computer Club Starts Its Fall Season
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…