Bob Hutton What’s the big deal about woodworking, anyway? Is this the attitude of someone you know? So, you stick a few pieces of wood together—Whoopie! Well, search YouTube for “segmented bowl” or any number of cutting board patterns like “waveform cutting board” or “optical illusion.” It will amaze you. Segmented bowls can be sawn,…
Sam Miller Program note: This Skygazers program meeting is on Saturday evening, as opposed to the normal Sunday evening. On Saturday, Dec. 7, the SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club will present Dr. Erika Hamden, a professor of astrophysics and director of the University of Arizona Space Institute. The program presentation will be at the DesertView Theater,…
Barbara Barr Bengen Join Metaphysical Explorations for an engaging talk with Dr. Brad West, a naturopathic physician, as he explores the captivating world of energy medicine on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Activity Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for socializing and registering visitors. Visitors and non-members are asked for…
The SaddleBrooke Cornhole Club celebrated their successful Grand Opening at the DesertView complex on Nov. 1. Snacks, cookies, hot dogs, and drinks were served to existing members, new members, and the curious. We had a sunny day filled with music, fun, lessons, and games. Club members were able to order T-shirts, gaze at our new…
Sharon Tutland Every Saturday at 11 a.m. the corner table at the MountainView Bar and Grill is filled with members of the SaddleBrooke Singles Club Trivia Team. Calling themselves the Blind Squirrels, a group of 8 to 10 Singles Club members competes with other trivia team regulars with catchy names like the Misfits, Crazy Eights,…
Greg Hlushko Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…
Delys Nast I have often engaged in discussions with colleagues and students centering on the question as to whether graphic design is art or not. When attending the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, I was given two paths of study to choose from: Art or Design. Art tended to fall into the category of…
It’s Not Dating … It’s Just Dancing, Part 3 Tom Marshall Raised in a British military family, Valerie Green began dancing in high school where posture was everything. “I maintain to this day that if one holds their body in the proper position, dancing becomes easier and, consequently, more enjoyable.” In England, Valerie grew up…
Mary Klootwyk That was the theme for the Third Annual Square Dance Weekend held in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 27-29, 2024, in the Albuquerque Square Dance Center. This center is the premiere dance hall in New Mexico and the United States. Dancers come to this dance hall, which features a floating hardwood floor, to enjoy square…
Sharon Scanlan and Amy Butkovich United Women in Faith at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church have two very important mission projects coming up to support women and families in Tucson and neighboring communities. They will assemble Children’s Art Packs on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the church. These packs consist of art supplies such…