Sandy Jessop Each October, the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cancer Support Group (CSG) raises money to help battle cancer. 2025 began a wonderful new tradition, with its first annual Silent Auction. Over 100 items, donated by residents and local businesses, were available for bidding; along with a donation box for other generous attendees. The evening was…
Randall Dighton Randall Dighton, husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend passed away on June 30 after a short illness, while a resident at Heritage Manor in hospice care. His life is a testament to an exceptional man who brought extraordinary light into this world. Randall was born on May 29, 1946, in Los Angeles, and…
Emma, a little white dog who lives in SaddleBrooke Hello SaddleBrooke Progress friends. I’m Emma, your cheerful little white dog in SaddleBrooke. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on life by answering questions with kindness, gentle humor, and tail-wagging wisdom. Follow my adventures and photos on my blog, Life With Emma in the…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart When you eat ice cream, does your mind drift into a mix of taste, texture, and emotional memories? The smooth or chunky texture can trigger sensory recall. l remember bicycling to the nearby drug store fountain for a bowl of my favorite flavor, sitting on the deck with my parents having an…
Gail A. Nelli Calling all SaddleBrooke performing arts talent to auditions for our March 12 and 13 performances of American Bandstand Rewind in 2027. We welcome back to auditions all those who have previously performed with us in past Variety Shows and invite all newcomers to consider auditioning on Nov. 10 and 12 on the…
Randy Park and Wanda Ross In mid-June, 20 members of SaddleBrooke CycleMasters traveled to Spokane, Wash. and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for five days of bicycling, mostly on Rails-to-Trails routes. Some also did an optional two days of riding in Salt Lake City, Utah and one day in Boise, Idaho. Many thanks to Randy Park for…
Claire Mather and Janet Fabio Art is a world of paintings, sculpture, Egyptian tomb decorations, cave art, photographs and much more. Your SaddleBrooke libraries offer a wealth of resources about art and artists. Or you can delve into the art world through fiction and movies. Let’s start with some non-fiction works that highlight the breadth of…
Nadine McAfee Join us on Nov. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. for the “Raise the Woof” Fundraiser benefiting Friends of Pinal Pets, the nonprofit partner to our County shelter. This annual event is sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Dog Park and will be held at the Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse and Saloon on Highway 79. Tickets are $35…
Unit Two Events BK Koch Thursday, Aug. 20, Unit Two residents flooded the Agave for the third Thursday Happy Hour. We had approximately 25 happy residents having a good time. I know, I saw the pictures. Larry Jones was really happy as he won $37 from the Raffle. Saturday, July 11, Unit Two enjoyed a…
Dr. Rose Bricker Anxiety is typically internal. It is our reaction to stress and fear. Anxiety usually has feelings of apprehension, fear, overthinking, and dread. Symptoms of anxiety can be: excessive worry, headaches, difficulty sleeping, irritability, stomachaches, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and feeling overwhelmed. I would estimate about 80% of the people who come into my…