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…
Nichole Lawhon Introducing our second member spotlight of 2026, Barb Warnell. Throughout the year we will be focusing on SBR Paper Crafters members to share how paper crafting is important to them. Prior to moving from Winter Park, Colo., to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) in 2016, Barb looked at seven active adult communities. She wintered in…
Nichole Lawhon New to the Roundup in 2026 are Member Spotlights! We will be focusing on SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Paper Crafters members to share about our members and show how paper crafting is important to them. You might read something that resonates with you and make you think to join in on the fun! Betty…
Come and shop for cards for all occasions! March 2, 1 to 4 p.m., Arts and Tech Center
Nichole Lawhon 2026 is well on its way so if you might be looking for a new hobby or creative outlet why not check out Paper Crafters? This year along with the continuation of monthly classes in our studio we will be offering short tutorials each week that will help members learn new skills. The…
Nichole Lawhon Spring has sprung for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Paper Crafters. We were all smiles during our latest class where we created mini scrapbooks. These uniquely crafted books are perfect for archiving memories for yourself and make wonderful gifts. Our April activity was such a success! The challenge was to make a colorful card using…
Nichole Lawhon The Paper Crafters continued community outreach with a partnership with IMPACT of Southern Arizona where custom designed Valentine’s Day cards from our members were delivered to homebound seniors, plus blank Valentine’s Day cards were also included so they could send holiday wishes to their loved ones. We also had members create and donate…
Nichole Lawhon The Paper Crafters continued community outreach and brought some holiday cheer over the past few months by delivering over 250 handcrafted cards along with gift baskets to The Rotary Club. The next distribution will be later this month. Please reach out to Suzy Claar if you would be interested in contributing to this…
Have you ever wanted to learn the basics for making beautifully made cards to send to your friends and family? Now is the time. SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Paper Crafters is offering a beginning card-making class on Friday, March 1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Art Room. You will learn information about the SBR Paper Crafters club,…
Barb Warnell The SaddleBrooke Ranch Paper Crafters were asked by the SBR Women’s Club to donate custom items to their auction for the Oracle Schools Foundation. Creative members Jan Knapp, Diana Posada, and Barb Warnell were happy to pitch in for this worthy cause. The items donated were auctioned at the Women’s Club luncheon in…