Hollace Lyon JoAnna Mendoza, executive director for the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, was the guest speaker at the SaddleBrooke Democratic Club (SBDC) August meeting. The Center is a leader in advancing policies that create fairer tax codes, which raise the revenue needed to invest in education, affordable housing, health care, infrastructure, and more. Mendoza…
Category: September 2023
Generals, September 2023
Meet The Instructor: Harold Kirk
Ken Marich, Ph.D. The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Harold Kirk, Ph.D., as a member of the ILR faculty. Dr. Kirk will be teaching his course in November and will take his students on a voyage exploring the world within the atom, from the discovery of radioactivity in 1896 through…
Generals, September 2023
And the Award Goes to …
Claire Mather and Sharon Scanlan There are many literary awards given annually. The Pulitzer Prize is probably the most well-known book award, and it is awarded for a total of 22 categories, including literature, nonfiction, journalism, magazines, and musical composition. It was founded in 1917 by Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University. The…
Sports, September 2023
SaddleBrooke Senior Softball News
King Mitchell Well, softball fans and friends, here it is Aug. 25, and SaddleBrooke Progress deadline time. That means 600 or so words from the golden fingertips of yours truly! The softballers have been “back at it” since July 10 in the summer season, which runs until Sept. 22. Whew! The highlight will be (was, by…
Generals, September 2023
Health Fair 2023: A Call for Volunteers
Ron Andrea The Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the MountainView clubhouse, and we need your help! A number of volunteer teams are needed to make our annual Health Fair a success: We need volunteers in the parking lot and people to greet vendors and help them…
Generals, September 2023
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the October edition is Sept. 26 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
Features, September 2023
2 Your Health: Relationship Stress: How Therapy Can Help
Dr. Rose Bricker Anger and conflict within relationships can be challenging. When we have difficulty expressing our feelings, boundaries, and desires to others, it often creates stress that we are not prepared to manage. Sometimes, anger is used to express that stress. But when anger is expressed in destructive ways, such as yelling, screaming, using…
Sports, September 2023
SMGA Prepares for an Exciting New Year
Mark Miller You may already know that golfing on a regular basis can help provide a healthy mind and a healthy body. Experts believe golf can extend your life by offering exercise, as well as socialization. Golf exercises your heart naturally, lowering your risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular issues, as well as potentially…
Sports, September 2023
SB Lady Niners and Men Niners Unite
Wanda Ross The SaddleBrooke Lady Niners and Men Niners joined together for a Niners Unite Tournament, which was held on July 18. It was a nice summer morning, mostly cloudy and cooler than many recent days. The group of 48 golfers played in a scramble format on the Tucson course. Men played from the yellow…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
New Amerind Trail
Jeff Love Have you ever driven past the Texas Canyon Rest Area along I-10 between Benson and Wilcox and wondered what it would be like to hike through the interesting rock formations? Last April, the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club was invited to explore the newly developed hiking trails at the Amerind Museum. This location is roughly…