Tracy Nelson Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that participating in the arts may improve the health, well-being, and independence of older adults. Take care of yourself in a fun environment with art classes sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild! All classes are located in the Topaz Room at the Arts &…
The Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners produce a free, quarterly newsletter for gardening enthusiasts. The following articles were extracted from the fall edition of The Desert Garden Buzz. Copies of the newsletter are available on their website extension.arizona.edu/spcmg. Fall Checklist Irrigation Check that drip emitters are still working Move drip emitters to plants’ current drip…
Sharon Scanlan and Robin Conner Why do churches bless animals? When we bless animals in the church, we are saying, “You are a gift from God.” It is God who first blessed animals at their creation. So, blessing animals is an original activity as old as creation, a thing we do in imitation of the…
Larry Linderman Our Roundtable will kick off our new season with what promises to be a terrific talk by our own Bruce Rogers who did a terrific job for us with Liberty Ships and The Road to Nagasaki. On Thursday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. in the DesertView Theater, Bruce will talk about secret operations…
Drug Drop Off Tired of seeing old, expired pills staring back at you from your medicine chest? Bring them to the Pill Drop at the Sheriff’s Office! Location: Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation, 63701 East SaddleBrooke Blvd., in the SaddleBrooke Mini Mart September Schedule: Friday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 24, from…
Leah Kari, Retired Pharmaceutical Representative and Licensed Insurance Agent Your Medicare number is your passport to accessing vital healthcare services. It is required for enrollment into Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage plans, and stand-alone prescription drug plans. Your Medicare number is confidential. Criminals are on the prowl to exploit this information. Safeguard your Medicare number…
Greg Hlushko Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…
King Mitchell (aka Mitch) Well, SaddleBrooke Senior Softball fans and friends, here it is Aug. 26 and SaddleBrooke Progress deadline time. So, let’s talk softball! Labor Day Tournament That’s right! On Sept. 2 the SSSA put on a softball extravaganza with three games of softball “dramedy.” There was plenty of softball and, oh yeah, food,…
Our trumpet player John Reitz turned 100 on Aug. 7, 2024! At “John’s Concert” on Sept. 28 at DesertView Performing Arts Center, we will be performing “Century Overture,” a piece commissioned in honor of John. The Tucson composer, Bob Atwell, will be on bass clarinet for this concert. The piece is inspired by musical references…
Sign up now for SaddleBrooke Swim Club’s free October swim clinic! Swimming is the best activity you can do for your body and an exercise that you can do the rest of your life. Strokes have changed in the last 40 to 50 years since we took lessons. Science has identified many areas where the…