Paper Crafters Honor the First Responders of 9/11

Nichole Lawhon Suzy Claar, the president of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Paper Crafters, was quietly watching Good Morning America as they reported a story featuring randomactsofkindness.org. It was part of their reporting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. She then had a great idea to honor first responders who in New York City heroically acted on…

Holiday Magic Begins With Glasshoppers

Claudia Knauss The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Glasshoppers fused glass club at SaddleBrooke Ranch is ready to help you add a little sparkle to your gift giving! Why spend hours searching for the perfect present when you can purchase or create something beautiful, unique, and handmade? Glasshoppers’ upcoming holiday classes…

Texas Club Rolls Through Tucson!

Mary Kay Voss The Texas Club recently loaded up the Tucson Trolley and set out for an afternoon of murals, history and plenty of good company—and what a time we had! Our “Murals and More” tour gave us a colorful look at Tucson, including some of the city’s remarkable murals and the stories behind them.…

National Parks Club Meeting

Linda Harvey Vickie Atkinson shared photos and experiences with the membership of the club’s May 2026 trip to the Flagstaff parks and surrounding area. This area is rich in Native culture, history, and ruins from time immemorial. One of the first stops on the four-day trip was to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. This now…

Upcoming Celebrations and Other News

Melanie Einbund Join us Saturday evening, Dec. 5, as we welcome and spread the light of Hanukkah with friendship, food, memories, and fun! More details to follow. If you’re new to the area, contact Joy Erickson at joyerickson4@gmail.com for information. Oneg Celebrations: An Oneg is a mitzvah (good deed) to celebrate and sponsor a special occasion, memory,…