Tag: Meetings

April 2026, Clubs & Classes

Great Decisions Discusses Africa

Sandy Epstein April marks this year’s final month of meetings for SaddleBrooke Great Decisions. Our last meeting will be convening on Monday, April 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mountainview East Ballroom. The final topic of discussion for 2026 will be U.S. Engagement in Africa. Discussion questions will reflect information gleaned from the Foreign…

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April 2026

Contemplative Photography: Capturing Images with a Spiritual Eye

Daniel Lacroix Contemplative photography is about allowing ourselves as artists to recognize our inner artistic voice. We achieve more if we let that voice guide us into not just using our techniques and sophisticated equipment, but connecting with the elements, allowing us to feel, to slow down, and to embrace whatever our subject is with…

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April 2026, Clubs & Classes

The Ins and Outs of Newspaper Research

Laurence Edralin Newspapers are a great source of family history details. Newspapers give facts and tell stories of our ancestors’ lives. You will learn some tips and tricks: * How and why to search newspapers. * Briefly cover what different facts one can learn about one’s ancestors in newspapers. * Look at a few newspaper…

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Clubs & Classes, April 2026

New Club Opportunities in the New Creative and Wellness Center

Janet Frost Construction has begun on SaddleBrooke One’s Creative Arts and Wellness Center. This is a landmark moment for the Saddlebrooke community. The new facility will serve as a hub for creativity, social interactions, and innovation. Saddlebrooke residents have exciting opportunities ahead. Even before the doors open, Saddlebrooke residents can start to explore innovative and…

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March 2026, Clubs & Classes

MOAA News

Deborah McGeehan, Lt. Col., United States Army (Ret.) The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its recent meeting on Feb. 21 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s vice president, retired Col. Bruce Huffman, U.S. Army, during which members were updated…

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March 2026, Clubs & Classes

Woodworkers Club

Michelle Kouri The SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club continues to discover the wide range of skills and talents of its members, which are exhibited by the objects they bring to the Show and Tell segment of our monthly meetings. In January four members made presentations. Donn Hamm showed his skills not only as a wood turner, but…

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March 2026, Clubs & Classes

Capturing Memories, Creating Art

Terry Heggy Death Valley National Park is a land of extremes. Straddling the California–Nevada border, it’s not that far from SaddleBrooke. Eleven intrepid members of the SaddleBrooke Photography Club (and a few hearty companions) popped over in early February. Despite the intimidating name, Death Valley seems very much alive, featuring colorful vistas and snow-capped mountains—giving…

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Clubs & Classes, February 2026

Great Decisions Meetings February into March and April

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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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…

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