Gary Chalk Did you hear March 3 was National Hearing Day? I said, DID YOU HEAR MARCH 3 WAS NATIONAL HEARING DAY? If you are Living Retired, you likely have a hearing issue. That’s because hearing loss ranks up there with hobbling around on achy wobbly knees and dreading early onset toenail fungus! The first…
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May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Conservative/Republican Club News
Nancy Borcalli Please note the meeting date has changed to the last Thursday in May: May 29, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom. Guest Speaker—April Smith We are pleased to welcome April Smith as our Guest Speaker in May. April has been with The Arizona Free Enterprise Club for three years, and…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosts Visit from Congressional Candidate
M.C. Nelson On March 18, the Democratic Club hosted a visit from JoAnna Mendoza, candidate for Arizona Congressional District 6. JoAnna is a proud mom, retired Marine, and native Arizonan. She discussed her humble rural beginnings, her various jobs (a retired Drill Instructor) in the military, and her work as a congressional staffer to former…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Republican GOP Club Hosts Sheriff Ross Teeple and County Supervisor Jeffrey McClure
Barry J. Brunetto We are pleased to announce our guest speakers who will be joining us on May 21. Sheriff Ross Teeple, Pinal County Sheriff. This is an opportunity to listen to our newly elected Sheriff as he outlines his objectives and plans. Jeffrey McClure, Pinal County Supervisor—District 4 Vice-Chairman. Mr. McClure will share his…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Exploring and Experimenting with Watercolor Resources Workshop June 25
Erin Newman The Exploring and Experimenting with Watercolor Resources workshop with instructor Liz Iverson will give you an opportunity to try out different types of watercolor media and create a beautiful project of your choosing. Think water-media such as gouache, Hydra liquid watercolors, Caran D’ache watercolor crayons, different brands of watercolor pencils, several brands and…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Let’s Make a Faux Marble Box!
Erin Newman Join artist Kathie Scrimgeour for a hands-on gel printing class where she will guide you step by step through the process of creating stunning, marble-like papers using a gel plate. You’ll explore various color combinations, layering techniques, and textural effects to achieve beautiful, one-of-a-kind papers. Once you’ve mastered your marbled designs, you’ll be…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Watercolor a Roadrunner Class on May 19
Erin Newman The SBR Art Club is bringing another watercolor instructor to our club. Learn to enjoy watercolors while creating a realistic roadrunner. Come learn basic techniques that will help the beginner and the experienced painter. Tracy Holmes is a beautiful watercolor artist. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in ceramics.…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Art Club Classes
Watercolor Class—Relaxing Succulent Agave Erin Newman The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club is bringing more watercolor instruction to our list of classes offered. Liz Iverson is a watercolor artist/teacher and retired K-12 teacher of 27 years. A winner of two exhibit awards, Liz now devotes her time to watercolor painting and has her work on…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
We Be Beaders Looking Forward to Spring and Summer
Leslie Stewart We Be Beaders, the jewelry making beading group of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR), is busy creating unique pieces of wearable art out of all sorts of beads and gems. In April the talented group was gearing up for the April SBR Artwalk and exhibited their work in the Fine Arts Room in the Creative…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Technology Club Happenings
Jeff Kaczmarek Our electronics recycling event last month was a big success, and we are tentatively planning another one this fall. It was a great opportunity for folks to responsibly dispose of old TVs, printers, routers, cords, etc. We had a constant flow of people visiting our booth at the Club Expo in February. New…