Leah Kari, local licensed insurance agent, and retired pharmaceutical representative Your Medicare health insurance plan coverage is not something to “set and forget.” If you haven’t reviewed your plan in months or years, it can be tempting to think, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Medicare plans can change yearly, and your health, prescriptions,…
Category: September 2026
September 2026
Living Retired: The Dishwasher Rack-It
Gary Chalk Living Retired couples concur that a successful marriage is based on lasting love, true trust, and agreeing how to load the dishwasher. “Jan. You did it again. You placed the knives and forks upside down. They’ll never come out clean.” “And Gary, how many times have I told you not to put the…
September 2026, Features
Hearing Vibes: Hearing Aid Best Practices
Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. It is not unusual for a resident attending one of our monthly meetings to ask for a recommendation as to where to go to get their hearing evaluated. While as a group we don’t make recommendations for audiologists in the Tucson area, individual…
September 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Epigraph
David Zapatka In the Quest magazine article titled “The Lotus-Born of Ancient Egypt, A Legacy for Enlightenment in Egypt’s Megalithic Sites,” author Foteini Fotoula Adrimi used an epigraph to introduce her article. The epigraph read: O Atum-Beetle! You become high as the hill; You rose as the benben In the Benben Compound In Heliopolis. (Allen,…
September 2026, Generals
Health Fair News
Dana Eckhardt SaddleBrooke Health Fair Returns Oct. 17 with free screenings, wellness resources and more than 40 vendors Mark your calendars for one of SaddleBrooke’s most anticipated community events! The annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair returns on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the MountainView Clubhouse. The Health Fair is free and open…
September 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Comes to the Rescue!
Donna Thompson Shockingly, only about 31% of Pinal County third graders are reading at grade level. Yes, math buffs, that means that almost 70% of county third graders are not fluent, confident readers. Sadly, it’s almost the same situation across the state. But one county at a time—as my mom would wisely say. This is…
September 2026, Generals
Planning to Attend One of Robson Properties’ Top-Rated Events?
Diane Verkuylen-Murphy Friday, Oct. 23, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ARTwalk is a respected semi-annual event at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). The Spring show drew visitors from the Greater Tucson Area and nearby communities. Twenty-five artists opened their home studios, and five art clubs showcased local SBR artists…
September 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Singers’ Rehearsals Begin—New Members Welcome
The SaddleBrooke Singers are gearing up for a joyful new season, and we invite all interested vocalists to join us any Sunday afternoon in September. Whether you’ve sung in choirs for years or simply love making music, you’ll be warmly welcomed the moment you arrive. The SaddleBrooke Singers began their fall season with our first…
September 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ceramics Club Open House and Upcoming Events
Helen Avery Looking to break out of your routine and discover a new creative hobby? The SaddleBrooke Ceramics Club invites you to our Open House, Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our studio is located in the SaddleBrooke TWO Arts and Crafts Center, Quartz Room. Throughout the day, club members will demonstrate…
September 2026, Generals
Health Fair Volunteers Needed
Dana Eckhardt Mark your calendar for the SaddleBrooke Health Fair to be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Health Fair generally draws about 1,000 attendees. We are looking for volunteers to assist with this event. We have multiple volunteer teams to assist vendors and attendees at the Fair. If you…