Dale R. Farland “What is plein air painting?” It is the technique of painting outdoors on location. This method contrasts with studio painting or academic rules that might create a predetermined look. SaddleBrooke Ranch resident Pat Duncan is the instructor for these four sessions, which will take place on four consecutive Thursdays starting Jan. 4,…
Erin Newman Come and learn about PanPastels: a new, fun, portable, versatile, erasable, easy-to-use, and very forgiving medium! You will feel you are drawing and painting at the same time! You will learn what they are and the techniques and tools you can use with them. How to use them with other media will also…
Dale Farland Even with the holidays around the corner, it is not too soon to be thinking about renewing your SBR Art Club membership or becoming a new member of the Art Club. The 2024 Membership Form can be located on GroupWorks on the Art Club site under the “About” tab. The annual membership fee…
Dale Farland Another fun SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club class was held on Oct. 11—wine glass painting! You may think this is not traditional art. Well, it isn’t. The SBR Art Club wants to bring different types of art classes to members. We have traditional art classes such as oil, acrylic, pastel, and drawing classes.…
Membership Numbers Continue to Increase Frank Shipton Recent continuing interest in Saddlebrooke Sunrise Rotary membership has resulted in a 20% increase in member numbers as more people discover what drives this small yet active service-oriented club. Our club members have found ways to give back to those in need throughout the Copper Corridor communities. Our…
Charles Hendryx Social Ballroom and Line Dance hold several dances each year. How do both groups share the dance evening? Innovation is how. There are two dance floors in the Sol Ballroom. DJs Gus and Gina are provided with a carefully selected playlist of about 30 songs. Each song invites Social Ballroom and Line Dancers…
Rebecca Williams A total of 14 riders enjoyed riding on the property of the White Stallion Dude Ranch with the Tucson Mountain Stable on Oct. 14. This ride winds through the desert and offers some nice views of the Tucson Mountains together with views of the Catalinas and Tortolitas in the distance. The Tucson Mountains, as seen from…
Bonnie Goldman Mah Jongg is a very popular game at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). We have many players who are new to the game and people who have played for years. Prior to COVID, there were weekly games played (and sometimes lessons given) on Thursdays in La Hacienda Club, coordinated by Gail Latimer and Bonnie Goldman. Multiple…
Melanie Einbund The Institute of Judaic Services and Studies’ (IJSS) October Shabbat services were well attended. Rabbi Seltzer spoke to the war in Israel, provided some history, and led us in prayer. Cantorial Soloist Eliyanah Powers and Accompanist Dr. Josh Nichols presented liturgical music that resounded throughout the service. The Oneg celebrated the 50th wedding anniversary of…
M.C. Nelson The SBR Democratic Club hosted a visit by Crystle Nehrmeyer, superintendent of Oracle Elementary School District. Crystle gave us a wonderful presentation on the Oracle Schools and the upcoming bond override and what it can do for the school district. We also had Kinsey McManus, MSW, program director for the Alzheimer’s Desert Southwest…