Category: November 2019

Resident Author: New book by a SaddleBrooke author

Patricia Kay Scott All last winter, I worked with Kay Sullivan, a SaddleBrooke artist, and William Utley, a military historian and friend, to produce Fort Niagara: The Key to the Inland Oceans and the French Movement to Dominate North America. This book should interest SaddleBrooke residents, especially those who moved here from the Great Lakes…

How does your garden grow?

Louise Grabell I have been a Master Gardener for Pinal County (under the auspices of the University of Arizona) since 2005 and recently decided to step away from the formal program. However, I must tell you that this has been one of the more rewarding activities of my retirement years. I began writing this column…

Day hiking the Long Trail of Vermont

Welcome to Vermont: The Long Trail. Photo by an unknown Vermont hiker.

Michael Caryl The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club announces their November program entitled “Day Hiking the Long Trail of Vermont.” The club’s trail guide, Aaron Schoenberg, will report on his experiences on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center at 4 p.m. The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in America. It was…

Gospel Rescue Mission

Dick Kroese Pastor Roy Tullgren from the Gospel Rescue Mission spoke at the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club meeting on Oct. 10, which was held at the MountainView Bar and Grill. Pastor Tullgren shared information about the Mission’s three main areas of service to the Tucson community: 1) emergency shelter beds and meals for homeless men, women,…

Time to ‘Re-Member’ the Network

It’s that time of year again—time to renew your annual membership with SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network. If you are not a current member, consider joining now. All membership renewals and new memberships received from Nov. 1 to the end of the year will be valid through 2020. For $20 per year, you can help us continue our…

Want to shoot trap?

The Robson communities will hold their annual trap/clay pigeon competition at the Casa Grande trap/skeet range on March 27. Each shooter will shoot three rounds of 25 targets. The competition started in 2011. All seven Robson communities will participate in the competition. Anyone who enjoys shooting is welcome to participate. After shooting, we will have…

Vote early and vote often!

Fred Lowy, producer of the upcoming CCP show. Photo by Steve Weiss.

Tim Morsani Political satire is probably as old as theatre. The shady-looking character in the photo could be your next governor, county assessor, or HOA board member. Or, he could be a fictitious former governor whose picture hangs on a theater set in next spring’s SaddleBrooke dinner theatre. If you’ve been to a CCP (Community…

2019 Heal Fair a success

Dr. Scott Sheftel, Health Skin, receives appreciation as an underwriter of the fair from Chairperson Ken Siarkiewicz.

Phyllis Ketring The Health Fair planning committee thanks the amazing team of people who volunteered and served during this annual event. It takes a big team with skill and willingness. The team included the staff from both clubhouses, plus more than 100 volunteers who greeted guests, directed traffic, assisted vendors, set up signs and more. This year,…

Does Medicare cover chiropractic treatment?

Craig W. Brue, Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Many patients have questions about the exact coverage that Medicare provides for a chiropractic visit. The simple fact about Medicare and chiropractic is this: Medicare covers chiropractic care differently than medical treatment. Medicare does provide coverage for spinal adjustments in a chiropractic office, but there are some restrictions on your…