The answer to this question is a firm “yes.” A properly functioning smoke detector is the first line of defense against potentially devastating home fires, providing early warnings that give occupants a chance to evacuate safely. In fact, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that the risk of dying in a home fire is…
Category: March 2024
March 2024, Generals
Adopt-A-Thon
Calling all fur baby mommies and daddies! Did you know that studies have shown that sharing your life with a pet can help you live a healthier and longer life? Well, it’s true! How can you not feel wonderful when you come home and your fur baby greets you like you’re the most important person…
Features, March 2024
Are You Forgetful? Isn’t Everybody Our Age?
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The cruel reality is that we’re not getting any younger, and with aging comes consequences, like losing our mental sharpness. Ever forget the names of people or places or what you had for breakfast today? Okay, I’ll speak for myself. I will go into a room for something and forget what…
March 2024, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the April edition is March 26 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
March 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings Spring Concert
Dawn Walker SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) Band will be performing its spring concert in the DesertView Performing Arts Center on the evening of April 24. SBWS is comprised of amateur and professional musicians from SaddleBrooke and surrounding areas. SBWS was founded by SaddleBrooke residents in 2013. As the group expanded, rehearsals moved from residents’ homes to…
March 2024, Sports
Treasures, Present and Future
EJ Snearly On Jan. 16 in the MountainView Ballroom, the MountainView/Preserve Lady Niners gathered for awards night. The golfers were welcomed by the 2023 president Charlene Leach. Special recognitions were given to the 2023 officers, board members, and event chairs. Before dinner, the Presidential Gavel was transferred to the 2024 president Marcy Tixier. After dinner,…
March 2024, Generals
How to Heatproof Your Garden
Ellen Sosin, SE Pinal County Master Gardener Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners (formally SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners) invite you to attend an in-person presentation on Wednesday, April 10, at 1 p.m. at the Sol Ballroom at SaddleBrooke Ranch, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, Ariz. This is a free event. We are pleased to have…
March 2024, Generals
Buy Your Tickets Now for the March 23 Home Tour
Nancy McCluskey-Moore It’s time for the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Remodeled Home Tour! This annual event is a great way to collect ideas about how to improve traffic flow, expand storage options, create a space for guests, or simply modernize and beautify a home. And let’s face it—who doesn’t want to see what our neighbors have…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club: In with the New
On Jan. 29 the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club held its annual meeting and elected a new board of directors. Other items on the agenda included a review of club finances and acknowledgment of the accomplishments of board members and various committees. Former Vice President Jaci McGeorge will be the new club president. Jaci moved from…
March 2024, Generals
March at the Golden Goose
You don’t need the luck of the Irish when you have the Golden Goose Thrift Shop! Did you know that the Golden Goose is all about the “green”? The Goose embodies the “green” spirit of recycling, so you can feel great about shopping with us! The Goose will save you a ton of “green,” offering…