Susan Dawson-Cook Many people whine about the heat whenever summer strikes in the Sonoran Desert. I’ve learned to embrace the summer season. It’s the only time I can buy every kind of fresh fruit and swim outside-even at midnight-without shivering. Not to mention there’s a lot less traffic. Below are some suggestions to help you…
Category: June 2014
June 2014
Susan Krug to be featured by NORD
Ed Wiesehan Susan Krug, a resident of Unit 17 in HOA 2, has been notified that she is to be featured by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) in their Portraits of Courage Gallery May 8 in Washington D.C. Susan’s photo and brief text will be featured in the Portraits of Courage Gallery. This…
June 2014
Some say it’s shocking!
Ron Andrea Some people say it’s shocking how good looking the guys are in the electrical department at the Golden Goose. Maybe that’s why they are all smiling? Nevertheless, these six guys are the conduit for testing all the TVs, stereos, hair dryers, fans, lamps and myriad other electrical appliances that are donated to the…
June 2014
How Does Your Garden Grow? – June 2014
Louise Grabell Pay attention, gardeners! There’s a lot to do now: 1. Finish planting your summer annuals; 2. Fertilize your garden; 3. Fertilize your citrus around the end of May; 4. Make sure all parts of your irrigation system are working properly; 5. Change your watering cycle today so that sufficient water is reaching all…
June 2014
Happy 11th birthday to the Golden Goose
Larry Clark Three hundred and fifty volunteers, spouses and guests gathered at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop on Sunday afternoon, April 13 to celebrate the Goose’s eleventh birthday. Eleven years! Who would have believed it? The believers are the hearty gaggle of volunteers and staff who have been making the Golden Goose Thrift Shop hum…
June 2014
In Passing – June 2014
Patsy (Pat) L. Scott Pat Scott passed away on April 16, 2014, after a lengthy battle with esophageal cancer. She was born in New Castle, Indiana, on September 7, 1930 to parents Yuma Duffey and Arthur Scott. She graduated from Indiana University, received a master’s degree at Butler University and a doctorate in educational psychology…
June 2014
2 Your Health – June 2014
Sciatica: A “pain in the butt” and leg Craig W. Brue, D.C. Sciatica is often associated with pain, numbness, tingling and aching in the lower back, hip, buttock, leg, calf and foot. The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest of all the body’s nerves, running from the lower back (the fourth and fifth lumbar…
June 2014
Dress rehearsal concert
How do you get sixty-five SaddleBrooke residents to listen to an hour of accordion music? First, send out a compelling invitation without admitting what instruments are going to be presented. Then schedule and decorate the HOA 1 Activity Center with festive colors. Have plenty of snacks and drinks available when they arrive. Wine and dine…
June 2014
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – June 2014
Mark your calendar for Golden Goose Fashion Show Nan Nasser Summer is the time to start marking your fall calendar with dates of fun fall festivities. One of those will be the annual Golden Goose Thrift Shop Fashion Show to be held on Monday, September 8 as part of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach general membership program.…
June 2014
Artist of the Month – June 2014
Harry W. Huizinga As a member of a military family, Fred Flanagan traveled and lived in many places during his youth. He gained new experiences from living in several states in the U.S. and in foreign countries where he found new friendships and exciting places to visit. Fred enjoyed scouting out new areas and he…