Marsha Mantykow It’s winter, and I am enjoying my boots and jackets. I’m also looking forward to the spring and all the events we have planned. Ladies Coffee: Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the home of Marcia Gilbert from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please join us for a morning of noshing, laughter, and, most importantly,…
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February 2026, Sports
Ready to Improve Your Swimming Skills but Not Sure Where to Begin?
Julie Adamen Dive into SaddleBrooke Swim Club’s Let’s Swim Clinic, a free program exclusively for SaddleBrooke residents. This welcoming clinic is designed to help participants improve stroke technique and build endurance in a fun, supportive environment. It’s perfect for anyone interested in starting or strengthening a lap swimming routine for fitness. Clinic Highlights: • Emphasis…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
Capturing Details, Evoking Emotion
Terry Heggy In January, local photographer Bob Hills gave a presentation to the Photography Club about creating eye-catching photographic art with techniques such as intentional blur, double exposures, and overlaid textures. The techniques he demonstrated achieve images that are thought-provoking and moody, turning a static image into something that tells a story through the feelings…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
Use of AI as a Tool in Genealogy
Laurence Edralin Genealogists are challenged constantly with how to get past brick walls they encounter while researching their family roots. The resources available are many, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a sounding board to query and help find details hidden in the vast amount of data that exists out there in myriads of…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
A Little Dose of History Through Coinage
Sharon Erwin Are you curious about how coins and currency changes have reflected historical events? Then we suggest you come and check out the SaddleBrooke Coin Club, which features an educational talk at each meeting. The January speaker was a guest from the Tucson Coin Club, Bill Shelton, and his educational presentation was Gold Coinage…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild – February 2026
Artist Spotlight: Katherine Evans Tracy Nelson Katherine Evans’ life is all about animals. From her artwork to her personal life, animals and their welfare are her motivating force. Since moving to SaddleBrooke two years ago, Katherine has begun creating colored pencil portraits of animals, both endangered species and domestic pets, with the goal of donating…
Religion, February 2026
It’s Time to Unbox God
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Unity describes itself as having no creed, set dogma, or required ritual. It maintains that there is good in every approach to God and holds that one only focuses on the potential good in all—that the essence of every human is divine, regardless of current behavior. Unity teaches that each person is…
Religion, February 2026
Experience the Season of Lent at Vista UMC
Rev. Mary Dotson The season of Lent begins Wednesday, Feb. 18. Traditionally, Lent has been 40 days of solemnly considering the areas in our lives that are not living up to our calling as followers of Christ. Although I believe reflection is important in our spiritual walk this year, we will look at how Jesus’…
February 2026, Front Page
It’s Time to Try Something New!
Tracy Nelson February is a great time to pick up a new hobby or improve your artistic ability! Sign up for one of our art classes or coaching sessions today. Visit the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild’s website at www.saddlebrookefinearts.org for convenient online registration and payment. Membership in the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is only $25…
February 2026, Front Page
Pickleball Teams Compete in the Arizona Pickleball Players League
Pickleball players from the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) are competing in the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) Winter Season, which kicked off in January. The winter season runs from January through March, with teams competing in flights based on players’ skill levels and age divisions. Competition includes Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. This…