Linda Harvey Ranger Sharon Ringsven, who works for the National Park Service (NPS) was our presenter on the informative talk, “How to Plan Your Trip to a National Park,” in May. In her current position, Ranger Sharon works with 85 parks in seven states as the Regional Office Recreation Fee Program Manager. Her prior assignments have taken…
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Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Fitness Instructor of the Month: Meet Tanya Fagetan
Debbie McGrady Here at SaddleBrooke Ranch we feel very fortunate to have not one but two instructors who are so talented in instructing yoga. Tanya has been teaching yoga for more than 25 years. Before getting involved in yoga, Tanya was involved in dance and figure skating. She especially loved skiing near Lake Tahoe, where she grew…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Glasshoppers—Our Studio Is ‘Hopping!’
Andrea Cothran Last month in the Glasshoppers studio, one of our many classes included the opportunity to make a beautiful posy tree. This project was very popular amongst our members as each tree consisted of an average of 125 posy blooms. Everyone was so creative and had a great time. Members had the choice to display…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Intermediate Watercolor Painting with 4 Class Sessions in July/August
Debby Felzien The SBR Art Club is excited to bring back Karen Brumgardt for another series of classes in watercolor! These four classes are intended for the intermediate artist. You may have seen Karen’s artwork displayed at Absolutely Art Gallery in Catalina, as well as the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild gallery on Broadway. She has…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Tumbler/Wine Glass Painting Class (While You Sip!)—August 16
Dale Farland A new and different art class is being offered on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. by Christine Lytwynczuk. Think of the fun you will have while painting two tumblers or two wine glasses (which you will take home after the class) while enjoying the camaraderie of existing and new friends. All you have to do is bring your…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Gillian Allard Returning to Teach a Tapestry Mosaic Square Class on August 9
Dale Farland A couple months ago, Gillian Allard, artist from the Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG), was the instructor for a tapestry mosaic panel class. Those who took her class enjoyed it so much and learned so much. In response, Gillan is returning to teach a variation of that class on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 1 to…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Paper Quilling Artists!
Erin Newman On April 27, SaddleBrooke Ranch Art Club members and paper quillers took on a challenging creative arts project. Students were given a 4×4” panel, then created and constructed a paper-quilled flower. Following, they were then given the task of filling in the rest of the panel with rolled paper strips, molded into different shapes and…