Jeanne Ragan I think we all want to live better lives, with health, meaning and love – dying young, as old as possible! We can achieve this by: Choosing whole-foods, plant-based way of eating; Practicing stress management – doing yoga, tai chi, and meditation; enjoying moderate exercise; maintaining social support In other words, eat well,…
Category: November 2017
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Photo Club critters competition
Vicki Cunningham There are competitions in our area that may be entered as an incentive to become a better photographer. One of the aims when the SaddleBrooke Photo Club started this year was to enter the Arizona Camera Club Council’s fall and spring competitions. Learning to make the best possible pictures can help you reach…
Sports, November 2017
SBWGA fall luncheon
Ret Convey The bright pink piggy banks, stuffed full of nickels dimes and quarters by the ladies of the SBWGA, were the stars of the show at the Fall Luncheon. The little piggies are now smack in the middle of Nancy Huffman’s dining room table where she and her team of volunteer bean-counters are gearing…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Arizona Trail work event
Sue Bush Summer rains bring overgrowth, especially catclaw bushes, on the Oracle Passage of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Catclaw thorns draw blood when hikers get too close. Sixteen members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club mounted an assault on the extensive catclaw bushes threatening hikers on a portion of the Oracle Passage. The battle with…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
It’s time to begin Tai Chi
Carol Emerson Tai Chi is an ancient system of exercise that originated in the Taoist temples of China over 2000 years ago. The monks of the temples developed Tai Chi as a way to keep themselves physically fit while spending many hours in meditation and also as a means (they hoped) to obtain longevity, even…
Religion, November 2017
Celebrating Harvest Time
Patty Elliott If you were near the HOA 1 Activity Center on Tuesday, October 17 you undoubtedly caught the aroma of great smelling food and some of the mellow sounds of a guitar-playing singer. The Activity Center was packed with attendees from all of SaddleBrooke and the Ranch. Resurrection Church at SaddleBrooke invited Cowboy Dave…
Generals, November 2017
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach
Make a difference with a donation to SBCO SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) provides children with opportunities to succeed by supporting numerous programs that provide food, clothing and educational opportunities in nearby communities. Some of the programs we support with money and volunteer labor include: Kids’ Closet – provides new school clothing for children from Head…
Features, November 2017
“The Fountain of Youth” is out and making news
Steve Shear A love affair, a teenager in deadly trouble, a possible Nazi in hiding, and a battle to escape dementia—high drama at the Fountain! Hello to SaddleBrooke from northern California. We miss all of our friends, especially those of you involved in The PrimeTime Players and The Senior Village. This is to let you…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Annual swim meet benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Allison Lehman On September 23, 2017 three female swimmers and one male swimmer represented SaddleBrooke Master’s swim team; Lyn Moreno, Allison Lehman, Samantha Martoni and Craig Schaffer participated in the third annual Jamina Winston swim meet in Mesa, Arizona. Lyn and Allison participated in this meet for the last two years. They had such a…
Front Page, November 2017
5th annual Golf Cart Parade of Lights
Valerie Malik Bring your golf cart with holiday decorations and lights. Tour the holiday light displays throughout SaddleBrooke. Join us for the fifth annual Golf Cart Parade of Lights. The parade will be starting and ending at the HOA 1 Activity Center. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. and the parade starts at 5:45/dusk. There will…