Mary (Twink) Gates The British Club gathered on the afternoon of Feb. 18 at Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub for a lively and laughter-filled get-together in true British fashion. Twenty-seven members attended, with new faces warmly welcomed and longstanding members enthusiastically joining in the fun. The room buzzed with animated conversation as everyone took part…
Nancy Borcalli Join us on Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom for our next meeting. Guest Speakers Juan Ciscomani, Candidate for U.S. Congress (CD 6). Juan grew up in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. Juan graduated from Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. Juan’s professional…
Nichole Lawhon Introducing our second member spotlight of 2026, Barb Warnell. Throughout the year we will be focusing on SBR Paper Crafters members to share how paper crafting is important to them. Prior to moving from Winter Park, Colo., to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) in 2016, Barb looked at seven active adult communities. She wintered in…
Sue Fetters John Backes, an expert in wheel throwing at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio, is teaching a workshop sharing his expertise. His workshops are designed to guide members through the technical process of “throwing” clay—transforming a raw lump of earth into functional or decorative creations. John focuses on the mechanics of the wheel,…
Sue Fetters The Mudslingers Pottery Club and once again turned their creative talent into a lifeline for the Tucson community by donating 110 handcrafted bowls to the Interfaith Community Services (ICS). Each year the Mudslingers contribute bowls to the organization’s Empty Bowls fundraiser. Participants can use the bowls for soup and bread and then take…
Sue Fetters Larry Kosiba offered a class on lidded box construction to students of all skill levels at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio. Participants learned the step-by-step process of building both the base and a matching lid. The class focused on the technical skill of making sure the lid fits perfectly. Larry guided the…
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 on the…
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted Arizona Corporation Commission Candidates—both are running to ensure “rubber stamp” utility increases aren’t occurring. Clara Pratte built her career on public service and is now a successful small business owner and a mom to two boys. She is running to lower costs for Arizonans, restore integrity to…
Leslie Stewart We Be Beaders are looking to nature for inspiration for beading projects. The colors of nature are featured in the earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and objects beaders are creating. The March window display contained all shades of green. This is among our most popular displays. Most items in the window are available for sale.…
Claudia Knauss Need a last–minute gift to brighten any gathering for Easter Sunday? Come by the Creative Arts building and check out the many glass pieces available to give as lovely hostess gifts or to become one of your own treasures to enjoy for holidays to come. Feel free to come into the Glasshoppers Studio…