JoAnne Gaudioso Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, by car, plane, or train, essential oils can help to ease the stress of travel, boost your immune system, and help you feel refreshed and energized upon arrival. The best part is that most essential oils can be easily incorporated into your travel routine. With a…
Category: June 2023
Features, June 2023
Word of the Month: Cenote
David Zapatka Reading in the Quest magazine recently, I came across the word cenote. Cenote—si-ˈnō-tē noun: a natural pit or deep sinkhole in limestone resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in the Yucatán Peninsula. Origin and Etymology—Mexican Spanish, from Yucatec ts’onot…
Sports, June 2023
Lady Niners Invite Men for Ladies Choice Tournament
Wanda Ross We SaddleBrooke Lady Niners thoroughly enjoy golfing with each other, but sometimes we like to mix it up and golf with men. On April 25 we enjoyed our annual Ladies Choice Tournament. Each Lady Niner invited a gentleman of her choice (who was not her husband or partner) to play with her. The…
Generals, June 2023
MountainView Golf Course Closed for Massive Renovation
Jim Grosjean The sign says it all. MountainView Golf Course is closed until November for the most important renovation in its history. The work officially began on May 1 with a laundry list of improvements slated to be finished by the end of October. Perhaps the most important upgrade will be the brand-new Rainbird irrigation…
Generals, June 2023
Beyond Books
Renee Mazin You may have visited the DesertView Library, but have you really explored it? We have materials to engage all your senses, especially your eyes and ears. While DVDs may not be in fashion for streamers, they are still a prized resource for many of our patrons. We have a selection that includes the…
Generals, June 2023
Fireworks Not Enjoyed by All
Linda Lyon Celebrating our nation’s Independence Day is great fun for most of us, but not usually for our four-legged friends. In fact, more pets get lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. This results in a surge in our shelters or, worse yet, animals running loose and perhaps…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Always Something New to Learn
Bin Davis Although a number of our members have left for cooler climes, the hardcore desert rats are still meeting every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. in Room 4 of the HOA craft area to ply the needles and hooks. In May, Linda Hood started a class on how to knit a blended shawl. By…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Hearing Vibed: Challenges of Speaking to a Hearing-Impaired Partner
Tim and Janis Gaule My wife and I have agreed to coordinate submitting articles to this publication on behalf of the Discussion Group for Better Hearing. In this month’s article, we would like to discuss the challenges of speaking to a hearing-impaired partner. Hearing aids, cochlear implants, and personal microphones can be a great benefit…
Features, June 2023
‘Living With A Shadow’ Book Donation
Stuart Watkins Living With A Shadow was written by SaddleBrooke author Stuart Watkins. The book is available in the SaddleBrooke Library, the SaddleBrooke Gift Shop, and on Amazon Books. Watkins writes books about the Southwest, books about places to visit in Arizona, children’s books, and poetry books. Watkins has 25 books on Amazon and is a…
Features, June 2023
Yes, Cats Can Skateboard!
Carly and Charly Let’s Go Skateboarding is the ninth book in The Adventures of Carly & Charly series for kids five to eight years old. As two adventurous cats, we tell the story of conquering a new outdoor wilderness, on wheels no less! As new boarders, we’re careful to take lessons and assemble all the safety gear and…