Jeff Kaczmarek Your SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Tech Club has been hard at work putting together a robust lineup of educational classes and special events. These will provide you with an opportunity to improve your capabilities in using your iPhone, iPad, PC, tablet, and other devices. We also have two special events planned that are open…
Kim Schweitzer and Gwenn Sobel One of our favorite things about Tucson is discovering new and unique places around town. Recently, we visited Seared Living, a new store in the Plaza Colonial on Skyline. Our Friday night game night crew was privileged to be the first to attend a tasting, arranged just for us. We enjoyed…
Cameron Downey is seen polishing a turquoise stone. Cameron uses the cabochon method of preparing this gem for a jewelry setting. (In modern times a gemstone is often cut.) Here, Cameron will highly polish the turquoise to ensure that the colors of the stone are enriched. Photo by Debora Witten
Jerry Womack is busy working on making a ring. The ring is made of silver and will have an inlaid turquoise stone. The ring will be a gift to a family member. He works on his art piece in the SBR Lapidary Room in the Technology Center. Photo by Debora Witten
Debbie McGrady Zumba is a total workout that combines all elements of fitness cardio, flexibility, balance, range of motion, and muscle conditioning. It also provides an opportunity for social interaction and helps with mental well-being. And, I have to mention … is a lot of fun! Marian Bianchini arrived at the Ranch in 2012 and…
Debby Felzien The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club will be hosting their first 2023 general meeting in March. Please mark your calendars and join us on Thursday, March 16, at 3 p.m. in the Art Room within the Creative Arts and Tech Center. The SBR Art Club will be recapping classes that have been held…
Deb McGiboney SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW) meet the third Thursday of every month, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Ranch House Grill, Sol Ballroom. Our next SBRWOW event is Thursday, March 16. There is a $1 (cash only) admission fee. At this event, we will be hosting WOW member and Arbonne Independent Consultant…
Kurt M. McMillen, COL USA (Retired) The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) met on Jan. 21 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The day’s speaker was Lenwood (“Len”) Hampton. Len is a Vietnam veteran and is currently serving a four-year term as a member of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)…
Dale Farland Would you like to create your very own mosaic stepping stone? Mosaic stepping stones are a great addition to any garden. In the class, you will create a 12-inch stepping stone, using tile, broken ceramics, and glass gems to create a colorful and fun addition to your garden. You will learn about the different materials…
Erin Newman You know what’s fun? Taking an art class that may be out of your wheelhouse, and then at the end of class, saying out loud, “This was an incredibly fun class!” That’s exactly how the students of Gillian Allard’s Tapestry Mosaic Magnets class felt after they spent the better part of two hours…