Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Yes, I must admit … I watched The Golden Bachelor. Gerry was definitely a great choice for the bachelor—sensitive, caring, athletic, and handsome. He was given very good advice in the search for a partner: “Never marry the one you can live with. Marry the one you cannot live without.” What…
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January 2024, Features
On Being Resolute About Resolutions!
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg New year! New you! Another go-around with New Year’s resolutions! Or not? Generally, it is a slippery slope when one makes a New Year’s resolution and then tries to adhere to it during the 365 days ahead. But before you read further, think about what you have chosen for a resolution…
January 2024, Features
Hearing Vibes: Adjusting to My Cochlear Implant
Tim Gaule In this month’s article, I would like to discuss my experience in adjusting to my cochlear implant. A cochlear implant can be an option for people who have severe hearing loss from inner ear damage and are not able to hear well with hearing aids. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sound, a cochlear…
January 2024, Features
Spotlight on Advertiser: Four Types of Exercise—One Just Isn’t Enough!
Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and forget to have a well-rounded approach to fitness. Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility, on a daily basis. Each one of these exercises has different benefits. Endurance Exercises Endurance activities,…
January 2024, Features
In Passing – January 2024
Daniel Grossman Our beloved dad, brother, “Papa,” uncle, cousin, and dear friend Daniel Grossman lost his courageous battle with cancer on Nov. 16, 2023. Danny was a long-time resident of Cedarburg, Wis. He enjoyed retirement in the SaddleBrooke Community of Tucson and recently the Clarendale Community of Phoenix, Ariz. Danny was born in New York…
January 2024, Features
It Can Happen to Anyone
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Carol Ann Hubbard Small, a spry and youthful-looking woman and a SaddleBrooke resident for nine years, is a phenom, although she would be the last person to say this of herself. She is extremely talented as she creates fiber art, paints with watercolors, quilts, and, in addition, makes beautiful Kumihimo jewelry,…
January 2024, Features
Cooks Out of the Kitchen—Local Restaurant Reviews
Judi Friedman and Jerry Lankin We’re two SaddleBrooke foodies forever seeking great places to eat! We’ll review two restaurants each month for taste and presentation, service, price, value, and ambiance. If you have a favorite eatery and would like to spread the word, please send us an email at [email protected]. Grain River Asian Bistro 12985…
January 2024, Features
2 Your Health: It’s a New Year! A New Opportunity to Make this Year a Great Year!
Dr. Rose Bricker We all have the ability to improve our thought patterns, behaviors, insights, skills, and perspectives. When we work on these issues, we can find our peace, joy, and contentment. Wouldn’t that make it a great year?! Changing your thinking from negative to positive, being grateful, having healthy coping skills, communicating in a…
January 2024, Features
Boot Prints: Elisabeth Wheeler
Diana Smith Elisabeth Wheeler is a “giver.” She has given love, devotion, and patience to her own children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She has given her professional expertise and empathy to the countless children she has interacted with over her long career as a school counselor. She has given her support and compassion to the many…