Category: September 2016

Everyone loves a good potluck

Sandi Newberry, Karen Hustad and Sharon Dunn

Patty Elliott Church people are great cooks! This statement was certainly proven once again when more than 50 folks from Resurrection at SaddleBrooke gathered for a late summer potluck dinner at HOA1’s activity center on August 23. SaddleBrooke’s new church is not quite two years old, yet its tradition of good cooks is already strong.…

Look inward instead of in the mirror

Susan Dawson-Cook Looking in mirrors is discouraged in yoga classes. In fact, most yoga studios have only walls and windows so there’s no temptation to look. By relying on body cues instead of reflections, students tend to perform appropriate movements for their bodies and avoid imitating others. Studying your reflection isn’t always constructive. One self-critical…

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Louise Grabell Have you noticed there’s a lot of crazy pruning that’s going on in SaddleBrooke? I’ve written about proper pruning methods before, but I am heartbroken about what many of your so-called landscapers are doing to your beautiful garden treasures. Any “landscaper” who uses a power clipper to take care of your trees and…

Communication Today

NFL, Sports Tier, NHL Q: With the coming of autumn, I am excited about the return of football and hockey! Can you please tell me what sports offerings are available on Orbitel TV? A: Certainly! Orbitel has your front row ticket every game day! Orbitel members can follow the excitement of NFL action on NFL…

Welcome to the world of massage

Ted Robu The 2016 Olympics brought the world’s attention to the specific modality of cupping. For many, this may be the first time that the circles left behind by cupping have been seen, creating many questions. Our own Michael Phelps’ shoulders have been covered with these prominent reddish brown circles. Cupping has been practiced and…

2 Your Health: How to avoid back surgery: See a chiropractor first.

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…