Sandy Epstein SaddleBrooke Great Decisions started its 2026 season in January with presentations and discussions. Groups discussed Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World. Hara Lipman presented background information to help with the discussion of Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy. The next three meetings focus on topics related to Trump Foreign Policy,…
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February 2026, Clubs & Classes
How Aging Affects Brain Stem 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 Stem Cell Regeneration” on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 9:45 a.m. A coffee social begins at 9:15 a.m. at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse in…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
Shih Tzu Club Meeting
Thomas Bird The SaddleBrooke Shih Tzu Club will meet on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Tom and Karen Bird, 36282 Rock Crest Drive. All SaddleBrooke Shih Tzus and their owners are welcome to attend. For more information, please call Karen at 651-343-4426. As a special treat, new members will receive…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
February Program: The Earth’s Spin-Up and the Leap Second
Sam Miller On Sunday, Feb. 15, the SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club will present Father Paul Gabor, an astronomer with the Vatican Observatory Research Group at the University of Arizona. The program presentation will be at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. Father Gabor’s presentation will explain that the Earth is starting…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Woodworkers Club News
Michelle Kouri Our first Woodworkers Club meeting of 2026 on Jan. 6 had a great turnout. The meeting was held in the Turquoise Room of the SaddleBrooke TWO Arts and Crafts Activity Center. Because of the room size, our 24 members and first-time guests were a bit cramped, but it was still a spirited meeting.…
February 2026, Front Page
Now That Holiday Decorations Are Gone …
Back in December, we had beautiful weather for taking photos of festive lights, family get-togethers, parties, and maybe even some red-nosed reindeer. But now, with guests departed and lights put away, the world seems a bit … dull. No worries—the SaddleBrooke Photography Club offers tons of opportunities to fill that void with fun and thoughtful…
Clubs & Classes, January 2026
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…
Clubs & Classes, January 2026
SaddleBrooke Sew Busy Cut Ups Results
Judy Hans The SaddleBrooke Sew Busy Cutups meets Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon in Room 3 across from the Gift Shop in the SaddleBrooke One Craft Center. Come join us to do fun sewing projects for yourself or for charity. Just this past November, we finished and delivered more than 20 large and small…
Clubs & Classes, January 2026
Great Decisions Meets January 19 and February 2
Sandy Epstein The first two 2026 Great Decisions meetings will be held on Jan. 19 and Feb. 2. Meeting information is listed below. New members will be able to pay their $5 a year dues and fill out the membership form then. Returning members can pay dues at the meetings or when picking up their…
Clubs & Classes, January 2026
RV Club Holds 24th Annual Holiday Party
Ron Browne One of the best things about living in SaddleBrooke are the potluck dinners! Whether with your unit, activity, club, or with a group of friends, nobody does potlucks better than SaddleBrooke residents, and a great example was the SaddleBrooke RV Club’s annual Holiday Party. In addition to the great food and drink, we…