The amygdala in your brain is the area that is searching for danger, often without conscious awareness on your part. Once there has been a challenge, accident, near accident, diagnosis, or scare, the amygdala will keep searching for similar situations to try to protect from subsequent repeats. You need to carefully assess the situation with supportive…
Save the Date: November 15! The MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) at SaddleBrooke supports the University of Arizona Cancer Center through their annual fundraiser “Take a Swing at Cancer.” Every single dollar raised goes directly to the U of A, and every year we raise more money than the year before. Get November 15 on…
Marsha Foresman The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) has had an active and rewarding season. We were able to meet in person for all activities, which allowed new members to join us. On the morning of May 12, Carol Gordon hosted the Ladies’ Coffee. All interested members were able to attend, as the coffee was held…
Ron Andrea If you’ve ever attended a concert or theater performance and you couldn’t hear or understand what the performers were saying, you can appreciate the importance of quality sound. Creating a professional soundstage in which every voice is clearly understood is no simple matter—especially for senior audiences. It not only requires professional technology but…
Stuart Watkins There is something magical about plucking fruit from a tree or picking strawberries, grapes and such from vines little seeds in the ground to food on the table just magical to me
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg We received a “Catalog of Favorites” in the mail the other day. Favorites? Well, the catalog was a clothing catalog and, frankly, I am about tapped out on clothes these days, at least until I cull previously termed favorite clothes out of my closet. But there are other favorites that could be talked about here:…
If you would like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local veterans in need, there is no better way than to support your local American Legion Veterans Service Organization. “The American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 has been a steadfast ray of hope to our local, less fortunate veterans for years.” These…
Scholarship Committee Volunteer Helps Students Reach Their Goals Diane Prickett “We love our students,” Maria Miller said. “We love seeing them flourish!” Maria was speaking about the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) scholarship committee, which is near and dear to her heart. She chose the SBCO scholarship committee volunteer focus in memory of her dad. She…
Liz Boyd WOOO is an organization for women who are on their own (single and not in a committed relationship) who want to stay active and enjoy life with friends. We maintain a busy schedule, with activities to suit any interest. The latest is a wine-tasting group, which sponsors wine tastings in members’ homes and…
Phyllis Ketring Most people here in SaddleBrooke know Brianne Spaeth as the owner of Desert Life Pharmacy. Thousands of residents received their first and second COVID immunizations at the Saturday drive-through clinics organized by Senior Village last year. Brianne will discuss adult immunizations including, but not limited to, COVID updates and boosters. She is a…