Joe Pinella You’ve heard the benefits of exercise: A fit and healthy body, reduced risk of cardio-vascular disease and other diseases of aging, weight control, improved mood, more energy, better sleep—the list goes on. If doctors could prescribe this in a pill form, then exercise would be the most effective medication in the history of…
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Features, October 2016
In the spotlight: The Chathams—Ann’s story (part 2)
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg This is Ann’s story – about love lost and love found. Ann was born in Aberdeen, Washington just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Her father was a pre-med student but after Pearl Harbor he enlisted in the Navy as a Navy corpsman. The family traveled from base to base…
Features, October 2016
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell Trees are beautiful additions to any landscape! They provide privacy and protection from the summer heat. Fall is a great time to plant a tree. The temperatures are cooler, both day and night, and the soil is still moist from the summer monsoon rains. Besides, it’s so much easier to dig that hole…
Features, October 2016
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Hey big dog lovers—Doc Holiday still needs a family. Doc is two years old and 50 pounds with lots of energy. Jay Smith, dog trainer extraordinaire, confirmed he can be introduced to other dogs. Jay even offered several free training sessions at his facility. We want to keep him out of the shelter. He loves…
Features, October 2016
Keep the brain smart with exercise
Susan Dawson Cook Have you misplaced the car keys again? Do you desperately wish you could halt this frustrating cognitive decline? Look no further than the nearest fitness center. Elizabeth Agnvall’s article entitled Keep Your Brain Young by Staying Fit in the September, 2016 AARP Bulletin discusses the role of exercise in brain health. Every study confirmed…
Features, October 2016
This I have learned…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg The sign in front of the Space Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom theme park read: If you have high blood pressure, neck or back problems it is recommended that you do not go on this ride. But my brother said that it would be fun and, besides, the sign was…
Features, October 2016
Sculptural inventiveness features George Penaloza
Sandy Merritt You would never guess by looking at George Penaloza scurrying around the Roadrunner Grill filling water glasses and refilling coffee cups that he is a superb sculpture artist with an artist’s soul. My husband Myron and I were lucky enough to view one of his shows at Gallery Azul on north 7th Avenue…
Features, October 2016
Resident receives prestigious award
Your SaddleBrooke neighbor David H Dobson, Lieutenant Colonel USAF, retired, has been awarded the prestigious FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot award for 50 years of dedicated service in aviation safety. Dave lives in HOA 2 with his wife Kimberly. He is retired from General Motors as well as the Air Force Reserves. He is the…
Features, October 2016
Communication Today
Welcome back, winter residents Q: I am a seasonal customer returning to the area for the winter. Has Orbitel made any changes while I was away? A: First of all, let us welcome you back to your winter home! Orbitel has indeed been making continuous improvements on our products and services. Here is the latest:…
Features, October 2016
Honor Flight: The U of A Flight
Jerry Lujan Honor Flight No. 21 departed Tucson on May 21 and returned on May 23. Julian “Gute” Gutierrez and I were there to meet and greet the 24 veterans who flew to Washington D.C. to see their memorials. The flight honored five WWII and 19 Korean veterans. The military services represented were Army –…