Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. In this month’s article I would like to encourage those who are here this summer to attend one of our monthly meetings. Our group meets on the second Friday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Catalina Room in the Mesquite building.…
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April 2025, Clubs & Classes
American Values—Can They Bring Our Country Together?
Barbara Starrett and Sandy McNabb, PhD On Feb. 23 at the SaddleBrooke Freethinkers meeting, 140 people listened to Richard Gilman talk about American Values. Mr. Gilman was past publisher of The Boston Globe newspaper, which won Pulitzer Prizes for articles under his leadership. In 2018 he was inducted into the UA School of Journalism Hall…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke – April 2025
Swing for a Cause: 25th Annual SaddleBrooke Rotary Charity Golf Tournament Barbara Barr Bengen For the 25th year, golf enthusiasts, community leaders, and generous donors come together for the highly anticipated SaddleBrooke Rotary Charity Golf Tournament at MountainView Golf Club on Monday, April 21. This fun-filled event combines the love of golf with the joy…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Woodworkers Club Community and Collaboration
Donn Hamm, SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club The SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club has many members with a wide variety of skills and ambitions from SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO. Our collective focus is on completing our individual projects and helping our SaddleBrooke neighbors when possible. We always do this with a “safety first” approach. On the subject of…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Questers Corner
Mary (Twink) Gates The early ages of estate sales were less about clearing out belongings and more about redistributing wealth and treasures within a select community. Back then, the concept of liquidating an estate was often tied to significant life events, like inheritance or the passing of a family patriarch. Modern estate sales are organized…
April 2025, Generals
The Importance of a Hearing Aid Dryer
Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. In this month’s article I would like to discuss the importance of using a hearing aid dryer to help maintain your hearing aids. One often overlooked but crucial aspect of hearing aid maintenance is moisture control. Considering our dryer climate in Arizona, you…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
New iPhone/iPad Tips and Tricks
Laurence Edralin Dian Lineback will be the speaker at the SaddleBrooke Computer Club’s meeting on March 17 at 1 p.m. in the DesertView Theater. Her topic will be “New iPhone/iPad Tips and Tricks.” No matter how long you’ve used an iPhone, there are always new (or new-to-you) features to discover. Stumbling upon a time-saving trick…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
When Tragedy Strikes, Rotary Strikes Back
Barbara Barr Bengen, Assistant Governor, Rotary District 5500 When the horrific fires ravaged Southern California, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke and the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club (SSRC) combined forces to help those in need. Many of the residents in the SaddleBrooke communities lived in those areas and have friends and family who have been directly…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Great Decisions Meetings
Barb Schaepe SaddleBrooke Great Decisions started its 2025 season in January with presentations and discussions on International Cooperation on Climate Change and U.S. Changing Leadership in the World Economy. All meetings are held on Monday afternoons in the Mountainview East Ballroom, typically starting at 3 p.m. Dates, times, and topics of the remaining 2025 meetings…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Questers Catalina Timewalkers Vintage/Thrifting Market Style
Michelle Wiklund The Thrill of Thrifting (The Hunt) and Styling (Décor)! There’s no question about it—the secondhand market is currently experiencing a golden age. Estate sales (popular in SaddleBrooke), flea markets, and thrift stores are bustling with activity as buyers seek wanted décor treasures or to add to their personal collections. But thrifting is also…