Category: Features

SaddleBrooke to the rescue

Larry

Larry is a very sweet boy waiting for a family to love. He’s housetrained, low shed, three years old and 13 pounds. Larry loves other dogs, enjoys walks and is great with kids. He’s an easy going guy who is eager to please. Meet Larry at Doreen’s Board and Groom in Catalina. Thank you, Doreen,…

In Passing

Franklin Bethel On January 6, 2016, Franklin T. Bethel died at the age of 91 after a quick bout of pneumonia following a hip fracture. Frank loved music, playing trombone in the big band era and passed that love on to his children and grandchildren. Frank earned his Bachelor of Mining Engineering degree from Ohio…

Senior Village at SaddleBrooke: Neighbors helping Neighbors

Wanted: drivers for medical appointments Gary Hammond The mission of Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is to provide non-medical support and services “to help SaddleBrooke residents stay in their homes as long as they can.” We are an Arizona 501(C) 3 nonprofit organization. Our transportation study, “What If I Can No Longer Drive?” resulted in many…

2 Your Health: Do medical doctors recommend chiropractic care?

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…

Get your books at the Goose!

Did you realize just how unique the Golden Goose Book Department really is? Whether you are looking for a gently-used magazine, something on the best seller list, a classic or a very special first edition, the Goose just might have it! This past year, the Goose received and sold a 1791 edition of Rousseau’s Social…

Working your way back to fit

Susan Dawson-Cook After months or years of lounging on the couch, are you afraid to step into the gym again? Perhaps you’ve suffered a long illness, a recent injury or parked in front of the TV watching ball games the past couple of months. Whatever your reason for being sedentary, I’m here to tell you…

Spotlight on Advertiser: Bon Voyage Travel Celebrates 40 Years

February 6 marked the fortieth anniversary of Bon Voyage Travel. Bon Voyage Travel is one of the nation’s leading leisure travel agencies with numerous travel providers and offers customized vacation packages for any type of travel. They currently staff over 75 well-traveled consultants and destination experts. Many Bon Voyage travel advisors individually have over 30…

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Louise Grabell Got your pruners and lopers sharpened? By mid-February it will be safe to prune all that is dormant or dead. You can easily tell if a branch is dead by making a small scrape with your thumbnail to remove a bit of bark. If it is green underneath, then the branch is simply…