The SaddleBrooke Farmers and Artisans Market is held on Fridays at the Mountain View Blvd. parking lot. Fall/winter hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and spring/summer hours are 8 a.m. to noon. Food items include homemade baked goods (biscotti, dessert breads, sweet rolls, muffins, cookies, mini pies, peanut brittle, doggie treats, holiday specialties, etc.),…
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April 2024, Features
Dollars & Sense: Medicare and Employer Insurance
Leah Kari, Retired Pharmaceutical Representative and Local Licensed Insurance Agent Are you Medicare–eligible? Your human resource department will explain Medicare will work with your employer’s health plan. Don’t delay learning if you must apply for Medicare Parts A, B, or both. Knowing your responsibilities about enrolling in Medicare will avoid misunderstandings and potential penalties. Here…
Features, April 2024
Boot Prints: Dave Corrigan
Diana Smith Dave Corrigan is no stranger to commitment and hard work. He is dedicated to his family and friends, loyal to his country, and generous with his time and expertise. Many of his contributions to the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) have been behind the scenes but beneficial to all its members. Born in De…
April 2024, Features
Mind Breaks
Stuart Watkins A girl named Janie nudges and I smile glad I knew her and she me back to now time hurt me too back, come back wistful mind lingering and remembering that long last touch of souls and holding love real love never to be consumed love this mind breaks keep me going
April 2024, Features
2 Your Health: How to Have Healthy Relationships with Our Adult Children and Siblings
Dr. Rose Bricker Just because our children and siblings are now adults, doesn’t mean that our relationships with them are without challenges. The old pattern of communication is often continued throughout our lives, causing feelings of hurt, frustration, anxiety, and even anger. It’s not until we learn new, healthy communication skills that the relationships can…
April 2024, Features
Home Hacks I
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg The word “hack” has several meanings, including to describe someone who tries to surreptitiously gain access to computers. However, in recent years, this word has come to mean alternative/creative ways of doing something to achieve the same goal. There are hundreds of hacks online, of course, but here are some of…
April 2024, Features
The Continuing Series of a License to Laugh
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Yet again, a manifold of vanity licenses has been spotted in and around our area. Is there no end to the cleverness of people? I think that you will agree that some of these are just amazing! Enjoy! BENJI2: The occupant of the car must own a second Benji dog in…
April 2024, Features
In Passing – April 2024
Michael Thomas Hardy Michael Thomas Hardy, 87, passed away on March 1, 2024, leaving behind his wife of 63 years, Judy Hardy, daughter Lynnette Johnson (Kent), son Timothy Hardy (Jennifer), and grandchildren—Derek (Eleanor) Johnson, Kate Johnson, Griffin Hardy, Emma Hardy, Ryan (Soyeon) Weber, Megan Weber, and Paige Foster. Mike was known for his sense of…
April 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]. Rosati’s 12152 N. Rancho Vistoso…
April 2024, Features
HOA1 Crosses Over the Brooke to HOA2
EJ Snearly It’s a tradition that the golfers from SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO look forward to every year. This year, Across the Brooke was hosted by SaddleBrooke TWO on Feb. 13, with beautiful weather. With the theme of “Margaritaville,” the golfers enjoyed a step-aside scramble on the MountainView back nine course. Golfers wore Hawaiian…