Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. I often get ideas for our monthly articles from the discussion at our monthly meetings. In this article I would like to discuss the challenges of technology for hearing impaired seniors. The challenges can be not knowing what features or accessories may be…
Tag: Meetings
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
How Aging Affects Brain Cell Regeneration and Why It Is Important
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Professor Lalitha Madhavan, MD, PhD, in the Department of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine speak on “How Aging Affects Brain Cell Regeneration” on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 9:45 a.m. A coffee social begins at 9:15 a.m. Dr. Madhavan will present an update on…
November 2025, Generals
Genealogy Club Schedules a Holiday Social
Laurence Edralin Following its tradition of celebrating friendship with its members, the SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club is having a holiday social event. During the regular speaking cycle, the club takes a break from this schedule during the holidays to have a less formal gathering to further camaraderie and friendship among its members. It will be a…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Coin Club
Sharon Erwin Are you curious about coin collecting or looking to connect with others who share that interest? The SaddleBrooke Coin Club was established by Ken Marich in 2010. Our meetings are a great place to find a friendly group of enthusiasts eager to share their numismatic knowledge and collecting adventures. For those who may…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Doings
Peter Bakke The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club is looking for volunteers to fill the roles of vice president and membership chair. These positions don’t demand much time, but they play a key part in keeping our club active and strong. Anyone interested in serving our Democratic Club should email Holly Lyon at hollacelyon@gmail.com, Ginny Rood at…
October 2025, Sports
SaddleBrooke Lady Niners—Unlocking Friendships
Kathy DeMerritt A huge thank you to the SBWGA-18 for hosting LAGOS 2025, “Unlocking Friendships.” CJ Johnson and BJ Murray chaired this popular event, making us all feel welcome and appreciated. They even coerced Mother Nature to provide a perfect morning for the nine-hole, step-aside scramble. Hosting a full field, the tournament was divided into…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Singles Club Elects New Officers
Lori Anderson The SaddleBrooke Singles Club elected new officers during our quarterly membership meeting on Sept. 5. The following officers were each elected to a two-year term: President: Lori Anderson (outgoing treasurer) Vice President: Laurie O’Toole Secretary: Anne Bowen Treasurer: Brian Gallup (outgoing secretary) Director-at-Large: Elma von Michaelis A huge thanks to our outgoing officers…
October 2025, Front Page
Photography Club Announces Fall Programs
Michael Reale The SaddleBrooke Photography Club kicked off its fall season on Sept. 13 in the Coyote Room with a presentation by professional landscape and wildlife photographer Ian Plant. He shared some of his favorite photos from around the world, as well as some of his top composition techniques for making artistic photographs that get…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
27 Years of Paper Crafting in SaddleBrooke
Marlene D’Ambrosio When I attend the monthly SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters (SBPC) meetings, I sit and marvel at all the talent, artistry, and creativity that so many of our members bring and share with others. As SBPC goes into its 27th year, it got me thinking: How did this happen and how did this club and…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Detecting Miyake Events (High Cosmic Rays) from Tree Rings: Skygazers October Program
Sam Miller Oct. 12 is the beginning of the SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club calendar year, and we are in for a different perspective of astronomy this month. Our speaker will be Dr. Irina Panyushkina, a Research Associate Professor of Dendrochronology and member of the Graduate Faculty, Tree Ring Laboratory at the University of Arizona. Dr.…