Andrea Cothran Are you ready to be captivated by a room full of glass artistry? Look no further! Please join us during the ARTwalk at the Glasshoppers Studio on April 5 (1 to 5 p.m.) and April 6 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). We are located in the Creative Arts and Technology Center and will…
Arlene Wong On Feb. 26, Travel Talk Tuesday was launched with an informal talk at the Bistro with about 45 people attending. Many topics that the group was interested in and lots of helpful information and responses to questions were discussed and provided. It was an enthusiastic and active group. Travel Talk Tuesday will be…
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our…
You are invited to a new event. This fun event is happening the last Thursday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center in the Art Room. Have you wanted to try expressing yourself through art? Come and experiment with a variety of supplies: colored pencils, inktense pencils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors, collages,…
Pat Albu The Ranchette Putters had more than 100 people come out for the St. Patty’s Couples Tournament on March 6, and everyone seemed to have a lot of fun, despite the cloudy, cool weather. Susie Morrill and her committee did a fantastic job decorating the putting green and the dining room with Irish decor,…
Edward Larsen The SaddleBrooke Amateur Radio Club demonstrated radio equipment and antennas at the clubs and groups activities fair on Jan. 20. On display were a ’70s era AN/PRC-47 portable high frequency (HF) transceiver used by the U.S. Marines in Vietnam, a modern Elecraft K3 transceiver, a Yaesu FT-991A transceiver, an LNR Precision HF portable…
Diane Verkuylen-Murphy Many interested art students explored the possibilities of acrylic pouring this past fall and winter at the Art Club in Saddlebrooke Ranch (SBR). SBR resident and instructor, Diane Verkuylen-Murphy, has taught several abstract fluid art classes and most recently the techniques of the open cup and ring pour. In this class, the students…
Kathy Sinnott As a Board Member of the Arizona Heroes Memorial, I also work at The Cottage of Immaculate Heart. The Cottage is a unique thrift shop in Oro Valley—a definite “one–of–a–kind” experience. So, what does this fact have to do with the Memorial? I often encounter patrons who visit The Cottage and quickly return…