Leslie and Tom Mehalek The November blood drive was a great success. We collected 92 units of blood thanks to all of our wonderful donors! Our 100th blood drive at SaddleBrooke was on Jan. 4 in the MountainView ballroom! As of this writing, we had 62 people signed up! The Red Cross has been staffing…
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January 2025, Generals
World War II Roundtable Presentation: ‘Holocaust Liberation’
Lori Shepherd SaddleBrooke’s World War II Roundtable is proud to present Ms. Lori Shepard in a presentation of “Holocaust Liberation” on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at DesertView Theater. Lori Shepherd began her career in nonprofit organizations with United Way and later developed a deep connection in Holocaust remembrance and pedagogy as executive director…
January 2025, Front Page
Ceramics Club February and March Introductory Classes
Helen Avery Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a stress-reliever, or a chance to meet fantastic people, the SaddleBrooke Ceramics Club is the place to be. Our experienced instructors are here to guide you through the basics. From mastering glaze techniques to hand-building your own creation, we’ve got you covered. We’ll provide the clay,…
December 2024, Generals
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program
Drop off your unused prescription medications! Location: Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation, 63701 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. in the SaddleBrooke Mini Mart December Schedule: Friday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. Please, no liquids, syringes, creams, or sharp needles. Requirements: • Pills must be in a sealed plastic…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Great Decisions 2025 Meeting Dates, Times, and Topics
Barb Schaepe SaddleBrooke Great Decisions announces its 2025 foreign policy and world affairs-focused programs. Meetings are scheduled for eight Monday afternoons in the MountainView East Ballroom from January through April. Dates, times, and topics follow, but watch for a notice in case of changes due to room availability. Note that the Jan. 13 and Feb.…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Jewish Friendship Group Stronger Together
Marsha Mantykow Our Nov. 13 Ladies Coffee was a lovely get-together. Thank you, Eileen Zelmanow and Hara Lipman, for hosting and providing delicious treats. We were happy to welcome our snowbirds back and introduce new members into our family. These Coffees are the perfect way to spend a morning. I have heard, from a very…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
January’s Speaker and New Officers
The next meeting of the Genealogy Club will be on Jan. 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the Coyote Room at SaddleBrooke One. The topic will be “Tidbits to Assist You,” with helpful websites and where to find resources for your research. Lou McLean is the current president of the West Valley Genealogical Society located…
December 2024
News from the SaddleBrooke Computer Club
The SaddleBrooke Computer Club conducts a “Tech Café” for its more experienced members. Tech Café is a breakfast discussion group, hosted by Steve Solberg, that meets twice a month. Attendees can purchase their own meal and participate in the discussions. Meetings take place in the MountainView Grill’s east room. The topics are informal and are…
Clubs & Classes, December 2024
Partners Western Dance Classes and Dances
Jane Gromelski Dancing is a great activity for couples. It has many benefits. It is great exercise, it builds synapses in the brain, and you do it with your partner. Best of all, it is fun! It’s the only sport where you hold your partner close—forget the luge. We will teach the Arizona 2-step in…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Socrates at SaddleBrooke
This January, Socrates at SaddleBrooke will tackle the controversial and thought-provoking topic: Is there an afterlife? Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the DesertView Theatre when Dr. Stuart Orr explores this age-old question from the standpoint of Western and Eastern cultures and religions, as well as from native and…