Phyllis Ketring, publicity coordinator Health Fair 2019 will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The Health Fair is one of the largest, volunteer-driven events in our community. The fair has become so popular that the planning committee has had to turn away nearly 30 exhibitors each year. Therefore this year,…
The SaddleBrooke CycleMasters, in partnership with Robson Publishing (publisher of the monthly SaddleBrooke Progress), has volunteered to deliver the Progress to all the homes in SaddleBrooke. The community has been divided into 41 routes, mainly around units. So, during the summer months when the snowbirds have left town and many of us take trips to explore…
Tales from Biosphere 2 – back by popular demand Barbara Barr On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke cordially invites members of our community to hear “Biospherean” Linda Leigh present “Tales of Biosphere 2.” Linda was a resident of Biosphere 2 for two years and selected the combination of plants that went into…
Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange, in conjunction with SaddleBrooke and the SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners, invites you to attend “The Sting of the Wild: stinging insects are beautiful (and mostly our friends)” program, presented by Dr. Justin Schmidt, UA entomologist and world expert on stinging insects. Be sure to bring cash to purchase his book,…
Leah Sugar Kari, Certified Medical Representative Finally, your long-awaited doctor’s appointment is days away. Your time is precious, so to make the most of it, you’ve jotted notes or questions to ask on bits of paper. At the doctor, you might have those notes with you but may not recall all that the doctor said…
Gala fundraiser auction to feature fixed-price events Maria Menconi and Ann Vernon Have you gone to an auction, gotten caught up in a bidding war and ending up paying more than you wanted to? Or have you really wanted something but gotten outbid? There is a solution: fixed-price events! And at the Oracle Schools Champions…
Saving lives with lockboxes and 911 Stephanie Thomas We’ve heard horror stories about traumatic situations brought on by medical emergencies at home. The crisis may involve a person who lives alone and is on the floor, unable to move, or perhaps a person struggling to breathe whose spouse is frantically trying to help. These life…
Unit 15 – Nani Loa Kupuna Hula Halau Rita Fletcher These lovely SaddleBrooke ladies danced to beautiful Hawaiian music while Unit 15 had the pleasure of being up close to see the graceful hand movements to the words. We were entertained for over half an hour. The experience gave over 30 residents in attendance a…
(Family Features)When it’s hot outside, heat can seep into your home and make it unbearable. However, there are sustainable, eco-friendly solutions to maximize comfort and cooling when the thermometer creeps upward without racking up an outrageous electric bill or large carbon footprint. While some options for keeping your home cool involve an upfront investment, over…