Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Isn’t it great to learn something new, even though you were not looking to learn something at all? This is when reading “useless” information gives us pause to reflect on all of the things that we do not know. Here are some interesting factoids that can be categorized under the heading…
Category: August 2026
August 2026, Features
Dollars and Sense: Preplanning the Inevitable
Leah Kari, licensed insurance agent and retired pharmaceutical representative Because of the importance of this topic and my experience, I am deviating from discussing Medicare insurance for this article. I’d like to share my experiences with you, and I hope they are useful. Preplanning end-of-life arrangements is a topic many avoid, but my recent experience…
August 2026, Features
2 Your Health: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Grief
Dr. Rose Bricker What is anxiety? Anxiety is a mood disorder that involves worrying, nervousness, and fear. Depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, loss of interest and/or anger that interferes with our everyday life. Trauma can be both physical and psychological. In childhood and adulthood, we have experiences that can leave us feeling broken.…
August 2026, Features
From the 18th Green to the Global Streams
Terri Renee Moore How SaddleBrooke’s Tara Nicole Miller Caught Lightning on the Fairway You may know her as Terri Moore, the tall, charming neighbor of unit 17, but the newest sensation on global music streaming platforms is known to the world as Tara Nicole Miller. At 59 years young, Tara has been a proud SaddleBrooke…
August 2026
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – August 2026
Monthly Pet Donation First Friday Drop-Off Summer Hours: May through September, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Drop off at the SaddleBrooke One Bocce Courts 64500 E SaddleBrooke Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85739 Our various pet charities are always in need and are always thankful for your donations. Please consider dropping off only pet related items in clean,…
August 2026, Generals
Unit Happenings – August 2026
Unit Four Summer Ladies Luncheon Connie Kotke The Ranch Grill was the setting for the SaddleBrooke Unit Four Ladies Luncheon on Wednesday, July 1. More than 20 ladies traveled to SaddleBrooke Ranch and admired the beautiful landscape and fountains in the ponds that led up to the Grill where the luncheon was held. As we…
August 2026, Generals
Senior Village – August 2026
Birthday Party Fun with Senior Village Members Laura Anderson Red, white, and blue was the theme of this bi-monthly celebration of Senior Village members’ birthdays at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. Twenty-seven members and nine guests enjoyed the ukulele tunes performed by Karen Gille, Linda Voltz, and Susan Fox. Karen also entertained the attendees with…
August 2026, Generals
Firewise Wiseye – August 2026
Firewise Five “Ps” of Evacuation When planning what to take during an evacuation, start with the five “Ps”. Many of these items can be pre-packed in a Go bag, ready to be grabbed if you receive an evacuation notice. At a minimum, keep this list in a handy place so you can refer to it…
August 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – August 2026
SBCO Awarded 14 Undergraduate College Scholarships to Local Students Nancy McCluskey-Moore Each year the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Scholarship Committee receives applications for scholarships from high school seniors located throughout the Copper Corridor (from Catalina to Globe) in Arizona. After the applications are received, Committee Members evaluate each student’s financial circumstances, high school grades and…
August 2026, Generals
Remembering the Past Through Historical Fiction
Renee Mazin The semiquincentennial has many of us looking backwards into history. Readers in SaddleBrooke are not the only ones seeking enlightenment, knowledge and insight into the past. Historical fiction is a very popular genre. There is a longing to know what shaped us, how people coped, excelled and lived. Sometimes historical fiction sheds light…