Linda Lyon Even though it isn’t quite prime fishing season, the SaddleBrooke Fly Fishers (SBFF) have been busy here in SaddleBrooke. We held a fly–tying clinic at our February meeting where members learned how to tie four different flies for use in four different types of water. Then, at the end of March, we fueled…
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April 2024, Front Page
Photographing the Milky Way
Mark Guinn The SaddleBrooke Photography Club went on another field trip recently past San Manuel to photograph the Milky Way. It was an early departure that morning, some would say the middle of the night, to see the rising Milky Way to the east. This time of year the core of the galaxy is coming…
April 2024, Generals
Optimum Healing Environment
Exploring the concept and creating the space A holistic, person-centered approach encompasses four domains: Internal, Interpersonal, Behavioral, and External. The long description: “Healing is a holistic, transformative process of repair and recovery in mind, body, and spirit resulting in positive change, finding meaning, and movement toward self-realization of wholeness, regardless of the presence or absence…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Neurological Support Group
Our meeting on March 9 welcomed Holly Shaman, MSW, psych-social director of the Aria Hospice. Aria Hospice Comfort Care is a locally owned and operated Southern Arizona home that can provide medical staff, medications, medical equipment, and supplies to your home when it is convenient for you. Shaman works with dying people and their families…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Chess Club Invites New Players
Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Chess Club participated in the Jan. 20 Recreation and Activity Fair, held at SaddleBrooke TWO, to invite residents to play chess. 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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Hiking Club Diary – February 2024
Congratulations to 2024 Trailblazer Awardees Ruth Caldwell, President, SaddleBrooke Hiking Club What makes a great club? Greatness comes from the volunteer member leaders who are willing to devote time and effort on behalf of all the members to move the club forward. The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) is a “standout” in that respect, with guides,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
SaddleBrooke Democrats Feature Candidates at February and March Meetings
Karla Trippe In February the SaddleBrooke Democratic Club held its annual sold-out dinner on Feb. 4, which featured Adrian Fontes as the keynote speaker. Fontes, the current Secretary of State, spoke about voting rights in Arizona. The state leads the nation in the number of election interference bills introduced since 2022, including provisions to limit…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
SaddleBrooke Writers Group Meetings
Stuart Watkins The SaddleBrooke Writers Group meets the first and third Saturday of each month at SaddleBrooke One in the Sonoran Room. Most of the meetings start at 10 a.m. and end at noon; however, some start at 10 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. After the meetings, some members stay for lunch to continue…
Generals, February 2024
Hearing V-I-B-E-S: Discussion Group for Better Hearing
Who We Are: We are SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those experiencing hearing loss and those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do: (1) Discuss issues we face, learn tips and solutions, receive handout educational…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
SaddleBrooke Activity Fair: Photography Club
Vicki Cunningham Do we have fun in SaddleBrooke or what? On Jan. 19 a great number of SaddleBrooke members decided to learn what really goes on in those off-hours between golf and pickleball. Many wanted to know what our Photography Club does and when. There were several officers and knowledgeable photographers who were at our…