Buon Appetito! Fun With Rotarians Barbara Barr Bengen In a recent study, Rotary International learned that the No. 1 reason why people join Rotary is to contribute to service projects and make a difference. Furthermore, the research indicated that the No. 1 reason why people stay in Rotary is for socialization and friendships. Thus, the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2025
Rainbow Rotary: A New Club on a Bold Mission of Inclusion and Impact
Chad Denson In November 2024, a bold new chapter in Southern Arizona’s civic landscape began: the Rainbow Rotary Club was officially chartered as the sixth LGBTQ-focused chapter in the world under Rotary International. In less than a year, we’ve already proven that small clubs can spark big change—both locally and globally. Founded with a vision…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Art Club Classes – September 2025
Art Club Class Registration You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express to register for Art Club Classes. Current Members: Log into your account that you have established on Club Express. Click on the class under Upcoming Events. This will take you to the…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Fall Landscape Watercolor Class
Patti West Date: Sunday, Oct. 5 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Fine Arts Room in Creative Arts and Technology Center Class fee: $35 for members, $40 for non-members In this SBR Painters Club workshop led by instructor Rachel Linnemeier, you will create a beautiful fall landscape watercolor painting. You will learn to create distance…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Fall Trees Watercolor Class
Patti West Date: Sunday, Sept. 28 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Fine Arts Room in Creative Arts and Technology Center Class fee: $35 for members, $40 for non-members In this SBR Painters Club workshop led by instructor Rachel Linnemeier, you will create a beautiful watercolor painting featuring fall trees. You will learn to create…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Save the Date: Desert Roadrunner Watercolor Class September 21
Patti West Date: Sunday, Sept. 21 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Fine Arts Room in Creative Arts and Technology Center Class fee: $35 for members, $40 for non-members In this SBR Painters Club workshop led by instructor Rachel Linnemeier, you will create a beautiful roadrunner watercolor painting. You will learn how to transfer an…
Clubs & Classes, September 2025
Basket Weavers Get in the Holiday Spirit
Sue Fetters It may be 100-plus degrees here at the Ranch, but the Basket Weavers Club is working on holiday decorations. It’s never too early to get your inventory built up for holiday giving and display. We may even have enough to offer for sale at the various art sales this fall. We’re having a…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Looking for a New Hobby? Paper Crafting Could Be It!
Nichole Lawhon The heat of summer is over, and we are heading into fall. Are any of you thinking of starting a new hobby? It might be a great time to join the SaddleBrooke Ranch PaperCrafters. September will be a great time to visit the club and see what paper crafting all is about. Each…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
National Parks Club Learns About Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Linda Harvey “ALOHA” was the greeting with which Patti West began her presentation. Patti and her husband, Doug visited the largest of the Hawaiian islands, known as the Big Island or simply Hawaii, this past spring. They generously shared their experiences with the club at the July meeting. As Patti explained, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Upcoming Wine Club Fun!
Jerri Wunder Sept. 16: Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting This one is best summarized in this scene from the iconic movie, “Sideways”: What is it about Pinot Noir? “It’s thin skinned, temperamental, ripens early. It’s not a survivor like Cabernet that can grow anywhere and thrive even when neglected. Pinot needs constant care and attention and…