Patty Elliott For years we have known that children who learn to sing and play music are better learners particularly when it comes to math, science and language arts. Recent research is promoting a related experience for adults. As Ellie Kallal reports in Loving Life After 50, singing or playing new music, going to rehearsals…
Mark Schwartz The High Holidays are behind us, but as we progress through 5777, how will we match religious participation and personal satisfaction with our hopes and intentions for the new year? At SaddleBrooke the Institute makes it easy to participate, especially when it’s with friends who share common interests and lifestyle. The Institute provides…
David Stanard It is two years since Resurrection Church came to our community and in the course of those two years a mature congregation has emerged. Today there is a full schedule of Bible studies; a strong, large and vibrant choir; a burgeoning women’s program; a full cadre of pastors who assume the pulpit on…
Dick Kroese Community Church of SaddleBrooke (CCSB) was honored and privileged to have Chris Collins from Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) deliver an inspiring message in August. FCA is touching millions of lives right here in Tucson and their motto is “One Heart at a Time.” Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…