Robert A. Hanson Robert “Bob” Aaron Hanson passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2025, in his apartment home at The Tradition Senior Living. Bob was born on Oct. 13, 1942, in Independence, Iowa, to Chester and Genevieve (Sechler) Hanson. He grew up with his older sister, Sharon, and younger brother, Richard. They moved to Rochester,…
Emma, a little white dog who lives in SaddleBrooke Hi Progress friends! I’m Emma, a cheerful little bichon-poodle mix living here in SaddleBrooke with my human Bill. You may have seen us out walking the golf course paths or cruising in our golf cart. In this column I share a dog’s-eye view on your questions…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg A Memory from 1969 We recently attended a performance of the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra. The second selection was “Concierto de Aranjuez,” by Joaquín Rodrigo, a piece that I have loved since 1969 when I was an exchange student living with a Spanish host family in Aranjuez. Aranjuez is located between…
Bonnie Barazani On Dec. 7 Preserve residents gathered at the MountainView ballroom. First there were passed hors d’oeuvres, then salad, the entrée, and dessert—all delicious. Chuck Moses provided music, and the dance floor was busy until the last song was played at 9 p.m. In the end, many had tired feet, but a good time…
David Zapatka While reading in the October Mensa Bulletin, member and contributor Ruth said she loved watching old monster movies and said, “I preferred all these monsters to quotidian life.” Quotidian: kwoh-TID-ee-uhn, adjective, 1. Occurring daily; happening every day 2. Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane or trivial 3. (Medical) Recurring every day, particularly referring…
Dr. Rose Bricker Holiday stress can damage relationships. Frustration and irritation can erode them. There are things you can do to help heal the relationship and continue to build a strong bond with others. It doesn’t matter if the damage is with a family member, spouse, or friend. The principles are the same. Try these…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart How you cope with unexpected problems and frustrations can easily be the difference between living a good life and living an unhealthy one. If you choose unhealthy coping mechanisms like avoidance or denial, for example, you can quickly turn a tough situation into a tragic one. And, sadly, this is a common…
Francois Brault Margaret Valair, SaddleBrooke winter resident, age 67, competed in La Quinta 70.3 on Dec. 7. A Half Iron-Man event (commonly referred to as a 70.3) consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run (total distance of 70.3 miles). The event must be finished in 8-1/2 hours, with various…
Two hundred pounds of clay cut into 214 unique tiles decorated with 29 different glaze colors and around 350 hours of work by SaddleBrooke Pottery Club members resulted in the colorful roadrunner mosaic enhancing the outdoor dining area of the RoadRunner Grill. This year-long project was inspired by the success of the club’s earlier “Lizzy…
SaddleBrooke is about to get a little more dolce vita. We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the SaddleBrooke Italian Heritage Club and our inaugural event on Jan. 24. All residents with Italian roots and their spouse/partner are warmly invited to join and attend. This first gathering is all about connection, celebration, and…