M.C. Nelson On Sept. 16, the Democratic Club welcomed Candidate Dr Teresa Ruiz. She is a career educator, executive leader, and passionate advocate for public education. A proud Arizonan, she started in South Phoenix Public Schools and continued through Northern Arizona University before obtaining her Doctoral Degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education via Arizona State…
Linda Harvey Our October speaker was Bret Muter, the Director of Philanthropy and Programming at Western National Parks (WNP). With the recent federal government shutdown, this was an important time to hear about the WNP and what this organization does as a partner to our national parks. Bret took the opportunity to explain his organization…
Toni Graves Fans of Singin’ in the Rain! You’re invited to join the SaddleBroke Ranch Tap Dance Club. Tap an hour away with over a dozen members each Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fitness Room, La Hacienda Club. All levels welcome. Tap shoes aren’t necessary. We encourage you to visit the club…
Art Club Class Registration You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express. Not a member yet? Hey, you’re missing all the fun! Sign up at sbrartclub.clubexpress.com. Membership for the remainder of 2025 is only $15! Current Members: Log into your account that you have…
Christianne Dettmann Investing in the youth of one’s community is always a smart choice. This is just one reason you will find three dedicated members of the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club—Maggie DeBlock, Julia Halvacs, and Patty See—making the trek every week up to the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District throughout the school year to assist…
Barbara Barr Bengen When disaster strikes, heroes appear in many. forms. After the fire is out and the first responders and insurance adjusters have left, all that remains are the charred skeletons of dreams and memories. And then, how does one make that jump to clear the land to start anew? Enter more heroes, Team…
Claudia Knauss Ever been on a “Blind Date with a Book?” As the holidays approach, at the Glasshoppers art studio in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Creative Arts and Technology Center we have super fun gift ideas for family, friends, neighbors, book club buds and pickleball partners, even grandchildren. Start by choosing a book you’d enjoy being…
Susie and Mary Hi Women of Wine (WOW) members! We want to take a minute and thank last month’s vendor “We Be Beaders” for coming out and making their gorgeous jewelry available for viewing and for sale. They all took many hours to create their lovely pieces, and we need to thank them for their…
Debbie McGrady As we age, staying active becomes more important than ever. Strength, balance, and flexibility are key to maintaining your independence, energy, and overall well-being. But it is common to feel unsure about what exercises to do, how to get started, or how to adapt workouts to changing needs. That’s where personal training can…
Tanya Rachelle Fagetan, Yoga and Barre Instructor Longevity, Love, and Purpose We are living longer—but are we living better? Longevity isn’t about adding years to our lives. It’s about filling those years with mobility, vitality, and connection. For years, I struggled with the cultural perceptions of aging. They are everywhere—in advertisements, media, even in casual…