Ruthe Burgener A formal invitation in calligraphy arrived. Who was it from? What was it about? It was my invitation to a special birthday dinner party Downton Abbey style—white tie. Michael Popovice was turning “55-ish.” I knew a party given by Michael and Ray Wortinger was not to be missed. As the 18 guests arrived…
Karin Bivens On March 31 the SaddleBrooke Swim Club again sponsored the popular Easter Egg Hunt for grandkids. Easter was early this year and didn’t coincide with many schools’ spring breaks so there were concerns that participation might be low. Well, that was dispelled as this was the largest turn-out we’ve ever had! In…
Louise Grabell, Pinal County Master Gardener It’s hot outside. That’s an understatement, but what did you expect? You live in a desert and don’t forget it! The next six–eight weeks will be the most difficult time for the plants in your landscape, and extra vigilance will mean the difference between life and death…for your…
Craig W. Brue, D.C. The above is the headline of a health article that appeared in the Herald Online, a publication that serves the Twin Cities area. The health release notes; “Seniors who utilize chiropractic care experience fewer symptomatic chronic conditions, experience fewer days in hospitals and nursing homes and have more mobility than…
Sandy Morse and Sandy Suwyn For Senior Village members, there isn’t a better way to spend a beautiful SaddleBrooke morning than by being out on our pristine Catalina putting green. Yes, the Senior Village program has created another fun social activity for its members, and now this morning putting group for men and ladies…
Nancy Teeter, RDN K+ is the chemical symbol for potassium, a vital nutrient in human nutrition. My article in last month’s paper focused on the role of sodium in blood pressure regulation and listed five tips to help reduce sodium intake. I also briefly touched on potassium’s role in blood pressure management. My goal…
As Dorothy famously recited, “There’s no place like home.” Our dwellings constitute the place we feel most safe and secure. How we adorn our domiciles reflects our personality, supports fond memories of our lives and families and helps make our homes warm and welcoming to friends and neighbors. Each of us is unique in…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg “There are places I remember All my life though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends, I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life I’ve loved them…