Sam Miller The southern Pinal County area is fortunate to have a reasonably dark nighttime sky to view the stars and other amazing objects. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors and other governments around the world have proclaimed April 21-28 as International Dark Sky Week in which communities worldwide celebrate the opportunity to view the…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
The British Club at the Canyon’s Crown Pub
Mary (Twink) Gates Creatures of habit, and hungry for lunch again at the pub! On Feb. 19, 16 members of the British Club enjoyed a wonderful Wednesday lunch at the Canyon’s Crown Restaurant and Pub, way across town at the crossroads of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon. A good time was had by all as…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Art Club Classes – April 2025
The Art of Memory—a New Class! Erin Newman The SBR Art Club is bringing a brand new class, the Art of Memory with Mary Scrimgeour, to our list of classes offered. Students will explore the art of transforming memories into creative expression. Through writing, collage, and mixed media techniques, we’ll bring personal memories to life…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Spring Blooms Brightly at Glasshoppers
Claudia Knauss While we may get to skip April showers here in Arizona, spring is an exciting time to look forward to as the weather continues to get pleasantly warmer. The sun shines a bit brighter and life seems full of new beginnings. It’s time to bring the pastel colors and images of spring to…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Greetings from the Wine Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch!
Jerri Wunder The Wine Club of SBR welcomes all fans of wine! We offer a wide variety of events to members including mixers, education, tastings, and dinners. Our website, wineclubofsbr.org, is the portal for all information about the club including upcoming events and ticket purchases, news, membership directory, and event photos. Check out our 2025 events on the…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Never Give Up
Debbie McGrady We’re already almost a quarter of the way through 2025. Time really flies! This is just another reason to ensure that you make the best of each day. Whether it is planning a trip, spending quality time with loved ones, or simply committing to improving your health and living your best life! Every…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
SBRWOW Hosted Oracle Schools Foundation
Deb McGiboney On Feb. 20, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine Club (SBRWOW) hosted Oracle Schools Foundation. Foundation board members Joy Hellard, Dale Farland, Donna Pedota, and Laura Haslett joined us and gave a presentation. SBRWOW meets the third Thursday of every month at the Ranch House Grill Sol Ballroom. A portable bar is set…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
National Parks Club Speaker Series—Big Bend NP
Linda Harvey The club’s speaker series continued in February as we heard from Park Ranger Tom VandenBerg, Chief of Interpretation & Visitor Services at Big Bend National Park (NP). He explained Big Bend NP is located on the Chihuahuan Desert in West Texas in one of the most remote corners of the United States. The…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Watercolor Instruction for Beginners and Intermediates
Patti West The SBR Painters Club is offering a three-session beginner and intermediate watercolor painting course on: Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. The class will skip the week of Mother’s Day. In the course, taught by…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
MOAA News
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held a luncheon meeting on Jan. 25 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Col. Kurt McMillen, U.S. Army, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current activities.…