Category: Features

MOAA Hosts Flag Day

Members of the Catalina Mountains Satellite Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America are (left to right): Col. Phil Osterli USA (ret.), Col. Bill Nagy USAR (ret.), and LTJG Dave Bull USN (former).

William Nagy June 14 was Flag Day throughout the United States. To commemorate the day, Catalina Mountains Elks Lodge number 2815 hosted a ceremony to honor the U.S. flag at Vistoso Memorial Chapel in Oro Valley. A history of the flag from Jamestown in the early 17th century to present-day, the 50-star flag was presented…

In Passing

Darlene Bergmeier

Darlene Bergmeier Marjorie Darlene Eliason Lundstrom Bergmeier of SaddleBrooke and Oro Valley, Ariz., passed away in Lake Oswego, Ore. on Friday, May 29, 2020. For nearly 100 years, she lived an incredible life and leaves behind many friends and family members. A native Nebraskan, Darlene was the daughter of Frank and Nettie Steinmeyer, born on…

Dollars and Sense: Reverse Mortgage (Part 5)

The Paseo Financial Group Recently, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau put together a report to examine the reverse mortgage industry. This report concluded that the following groups of seniors were most likely to benefit from obtaining a reverse mortgage: * Those looking to supplement a fixed income in retirement. * Those who need a home…

Word of the Month: Yet and Still

David Zapatka Reader Sally Teusch wrote after reading the May column, “I enjoy your column. Thank you. ‘It’s a few more miles yet’ or ‘It’s a few more miles, still.’ Looking forward to it. Warmly, Sally Teusch.” Let’s dive into both words to see where this journey takes us. Yet – adverb ˈyet 1. in addition; besides. 2. on top…

The Value of Life

Becky Kueker

Becky Kueker, SaddleBrooke Resident, National Speaker and Author There has been so much conversation, especially in foreign countries, about the value of the life of a person over 65. What is lacking within us that we can so casually discuss the disposability of the elderly? It is so incredibly sad that there are people out…

Wags &; Walkers Donates to PACC Clinic

Wags and Walkers volunteers

Marcia Vernon Each year, for more than 10 years, the Wags & Walkers group has spent hundreds of hours picking up and pricing items for the annual “I Don’t Want It” sale. All proceeds from the sale benefit the pets at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). This year, the group donated four syringe pumps to the…

Resident Authors

Dr. Andrea Molberg

SaddleBrooke Author’s Emergency Kit for Finding Common Ground Diana Steinke Psychologist and SaddleBrooke author Dr. Andrea Molberg spent her career resolving conflicts, evaluating job candidates, developing leaders, teaching people skills, and helping people get along at work and at home. Never did she think about applying those tools to the political world—until now. Designed to…

How to Preserve Your Husband

Joyce Thomas Be careful of your selection Do not choose too young Take only such as have been reared In a good moral atmosphere Some insist on keeping them in a pickle While others keep them in hot water This only makes them sour hard and sometimes bitter Even poor varieties well-sweetened May be made…