Marsha B. Mantykow I may be in the minority, but I have on jeans, boots, and a jacket, and I am enjoying every minute! Winter has come to the desert and the social season is in full swing. When you read this our Dec. 15 Hanukkah party will have already happened or will be happening…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Shih Tzu Club Meeting
Thomas Bird The SaddleBrooke Shih Tzu Club met on Dec 6 at the home of Tom and Karen Bird. As a special treat, Santa stopped by. Pictures with Santa and the shih tzus were taken just in time to include them in Christmas cards. The SaddleBrooke Shih Tzu Club meets five times per year (November,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
A Panoramic Look at World War II
Larry Linderman With a few exceptions, our Roundtable presentations have centered on a specific event in World War II. For example, the attack on Pearl Harbor or the Battle of the Bulge or the use of the atomic bombs against Japan, etc. From time to time, members have asked me why no one has covered…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Mental Exercise Can Reverse a Brain Change Linked to Aging, Study Finds
Mary Klootwyk An article from NPR appeared online on Oct. 22, 2025, reporting that a new study shows intensive mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging. This is the strongest evidence that scientists have unveiled yet showing that a combination of diet, exercise, and brain training can improve thinking and memory in…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Andrew Goldsworthy—Creating and Capturing Art in Nature
Marilynn Davis You are invited to attend the December Art Salon where you will be introduced to the art of Andrew Goldsworthy. Goldsworthy incorporates found objects from nature to create his sculptures, then uses photography to capture images of his often-ephemeral art. Rather than interfering in natural processes, his work magnifies existing ones through deliberately…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Discover Your Creative Side with the Ceramics Club!
Helen Avery Are you looking to break out of your routine and try something new? Add a splash of creativity to your life by joining the SaddleBrooke Ceramics Club! Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking to reconnect with your artistic side, our welcoming community is the perfect place to start. Who Can Join?…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Wednesday Ladies Duplicate Bridge Club
Yvonne LeCornu Ladies Duplicate Bridge Club is open to all SaddleBrooke women who want to play non-sanctioned duplicate bridge with ACBL rules. The club plays every Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. The entry fee is $3 per person per day. So, if you are new to bridge…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Nature Club
Kay Sullivan Members filled the West Ballroom for the November meeting, because the presentation was about “The Life of Black Bears,” by Sandy Reith, now a volunteer and recent retiree from the Pima County Conservation Lands Resources. With the recent bear activity in SaddleBrooke, this was a timely subject, and I wish we could have…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Ask the Instructors
Laurence Edralin The SaddleBrooke Computer Club has assembled their best instructors in a new and very special format for SaddleBrooke residents who find themselves curious or facing a brick wall with a new device or technology or something they have had for some time and have not understood completely. You may have numerous questions about…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Have You Seen the Stars?
Penny Bartley The SaddleBrooke Quilters’ 2026 raffle quilt is called Sonoran Starburst and represents the SaddleBrooke sky. With a deep, chocolate-brown background, the quilt is filled with brightly colored stars. The colors reflect our Arizona desert, and the quilt is a perfect complement to any Southwestern décor. The quilt can be used on a bed,…