Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. I have profound hearing loss due to Meniere’s Disease. As a result, I am deaf in my right ear and have a significant hearing loss in my left ear. In 2021 I received an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant in my right ear and…
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July 2026, Features
A Walk Down Memory Lane—Redux
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Reminiscing. Everyone does it, but it is especially essential to do it as we mature. Reminiscing about our past is a reminder that there is a connectedness to others in our life and, hence, our memories foster a sense of community and belonging. And, to be sure, as we age in…
July 2026, Features
In Passing – July 2026
Larry Brungardt Larry Brungardt, 83, passed away on June 6, 2026. Born on Feb. 6, 1943, in Washington County, Kansas, Larry entered the world at home during a scarlet fever outbreak. He grew up on the family farm until age 14, when his family moved into the town of Washington, Kan. After high school, he…
July 2026, Features
Dede VanBooven-Crowder Turns 70!
Dana Eckhardt A long loved part of SaddleBrooke One’s Golf Pro Shop has made a milestone. Dede VanBooven Crowder is 70! On June 18, she was surrounded by her loved ones including her son, Tyler, daughter, Misha, granddaughter Peyton, husband Doug, and her in-laws Lora and Dave Jackson for some festivities. Dede has been a…
July 2026, Features
2 Your Health: Healthy Relationships
Dr. Rose Bricker Communication is often a major concern for those who seek counseling. Whether it’s communication with partners/spouses, family members, friends or coworkers, the issues are basically the same. The questions that come up in sessions are: 1. “What can I say so that others will hear me?” 2. “How can I set boundaries…
July 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Pizookie
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park wrote, “Recently at the Chop, Block and Brew restaurant, my server offered a pizookie for dessert. This word is a portmanteau, the very word you wrote about in the April issue. It is ‘pizza’ and ‘cookie’ put together to form one word, pizookie. I learned it originated at BJ’s Chicago…
July 2026, Features
Ask Emma: Your Questions Answered by a Little White Dog with Big Opinions
Emma, a little white dog who lives in SaddleBrooke Hello Saddlebrooke Progress friends. I’m Emma, your cheerful little white dog in SaddleBrooke. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on life by answering thoughtful questions with kindness, gentle humor, and a bit of tail-wagging wisdom. You can follow more of my adventures and photos…
July 2026, Features
A Hug from Home
Karen Rose Callan While visiting New York City with her partner, Phil Silensky, Jennifer Stephens stopped by the TODAY Show plaza with no expectations beyond enjoying the experience. As she waited among the small crowd, fellow University of Arizona supporters handed her a U of A sign to hold. When Savannah Guthrie appeared for the…
July 2026, Features
Savor Retirement: Savor the Joy of Retirement
Tim Malone Savoring the joy of retirement means recognizing that this is your time. Your time to rest, to grow, to explore, and to delight in the world around you. It’s a chance to wake up each morning with a sense of possibility and to end each day with gratitude. Retirement isn’t an ending; it’s…
July 2026, Features
Visiting Hawaii Soon? Tips from a Long Time Resident
Richard Dinges Many SaddleBrooke residents only dream of a Hawaiian vacation. My dream came true—I lived there for a quarter century. I taught in a country school just outside the Dole pineapple plantation, volunteered at Volcano National Park, witnessed a 1,200 degree lava flow just feet from my toes, and went sleighing on Mauna Kea,…