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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Connie Kotke, Co-President Membership in the SaddleBrooke Verde Sputters continues to grow! Women putters of all skill levels who enjoy fresh air, camaraderie, lots of cheering, and the chance to win money or prizes are welcome to become a Sputter any time during the year. But one of the most important events for all members…
Mary (Twink) Gates, British Club Information and Publicity Officer It was Nov. 7 when 17 members of the British Club here in SaddleBrooke met from 9 to 11 a.m. at the SaddleBrooke One Activities Center to attend their annual general meeting. New officers of the British Club were duly elected for 2025-26. Before the meeting,…
Marsha B. Mantykow I may be in the minority, but I have on jeans, boots, and a jacket, and I am enjoying every minute! Winter has come to the desert and the social season is in full swing. When you read this our Dec. 15 Hanukkah party will have already happened or will be happening…