Category: September 2021

Fifty Something Residents Are Here to Play Pickleball

Raymond H. Goettsch Many of the members of the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) are youngish, that is to say, in their 50s, or even 40s. In talking to these members, you learn that they chose to relocate to SaddleBrooke for the express purpose of playing pickleball. Jen and Paul Massara are 46 and 55, respectively.…

Celebration of the Life of A.T. (Albert Taylor) Barr

Barbara Barr There will be a celebration of the life of A.T. (Albert Taylor) Barr on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the MountainView Ballroom at 5 p.m. The Reverend Wendy K. Guyton will be officiating remembrances of the life of A.T. Barr. This will be followed by A.T.’s favorite meal, appetizers, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Entertainment…

Finding Your Purpose Can Be Good for the Brain

Suzanne Marlatt Stewart I have found that a topic of anxiety for seniors is their health. One main worry is “losing their mind.” People have shared with me that the fear of dementia as they age is a real concern. I am sure we all are experiencing, to some degree, forgetting something temporarily, losing something, or…

Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program

Esta Goldstein Located at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation, the Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon and Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Drop off is always the second Friday and the fourth Tuesday of every month. No liquids, syringes, creams, or sharps will…

The SaddleBrooke WWII Roundtable Presents Liberty Ships

Larry Linderman The SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable is back. We are happy to announce that the Roundtable will resume its meetings, presenting speakers who will enlighten us on all aspects of WWII. Our next program will feature SaddleBrooke’s own Bruce Rogers, who has made a study of the so-called Liberty Ships that played a…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network

Donations Needed for Wags & Walkers’ Jewelry Boutique Marcy Vernon Donations of gently used jewelry, purses, hats, scarves, and accessories are needed for the Wags & Walkers’ Jewelry Boutique table at this year’s I Don’t Want It Sale on Oct. 16. Donations can be dropped off in SaddleBrooke, Unit 16 at 65639 E. Stoney Ridge Dr.…

Oracle’s National Night Out October 5

Bonnie Goldman Together we are making communities safer, more caring places to live. This is our nation’s 39th community building campaign, which promotes police and community partnerships. National Night Out triumphs over a culture that isolates us from each other, and it allows us to rediscover our own communities. Millions of neighbors take part in National…

2 Your Health: Do Spinal Adjustments Hurt?

Craig W. Brue, D.C. Are you experiencing chronic back and neck pain? Are you afraid that chiropractic care might make it worse? Have you heard that spinal adjustments hurt? This article will help you understand that chiropractors now have treatment protocols that are gentle and effective. During my 45 years of treating spinal problems, I have…