Merna Oakley What a year it’s been. On January 1, 2018 we officially became resident controlled. With transition we gained the MountainView and Preserve golf courses and with this, we also added approximately 50 employees to maintain the courses and staff to operate the pro shops. Additionally, we added other important staff to ensure we…
TJ Duffy Our Skin: We all have it. But, what do we know about it? Skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet and represents 16% of total body weight. Our skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature and permits the…
At their October monthly meeting the SaddleBrooke Democrat Club packed the Activity Center to welcome Laura Pauli and Sally Haslett of SaddleBrooke who currently serve as co-presidents of the Soroptimists International of Desert Tucson. On a local level, Soroptimists International of Desert Tucson (SIDT) is “a service club of volunteers” focusing on education opportunities for…
Michael Buckley The SaddleBrooke Nature Club began the 2018-2019 season with a “Fall Kickoff” party September 29 at the SaddleBrooke One Roadrunner Grill. Event organizer Irene Somes planned a fantastic event, highlighted by two entertaining and educational Southwest nature trivia games. Irene also had an ample supply of game and door prizes, many of them…
Dick Kroese SB Plant Based Nutrition Support Group was honored and privileged to have Dr. Ted Crawford, who promotes plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, speak to our group. Dr. Crawford adopted a plant-based lifestyle over six years ago. He suffered from several chronic medical issues himself including hypertension, reflux condition and a weight problem. Within…
On a brilliantly sunny day in SE England 22 European Travel Club guests checked into the Woolpack Inn, located in the tiny village of Chilham, Kent. What’s so special about that? Well, only that the inn has been welcoming guests since 1488! For four glorious days we explored the counties of Kent (“The Garden of…