Suzanne Marlatt Stewart There’s a reason for the old saying, “Silence is golden,” but is it really? Researchers have found that silence is more than just the absence of sound. It is something that actively transforms the brain. According to a new study on silence and its impact on the brain, after just three days…
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Generals, February 2026
Making the Most of Your Brain and Body with Neuroplasticity
Vera Shury What is neuroplasticity? It is the brain’s ability to heal some damaged neurons or find a detour around damaged neurons or injury in the body in the process of keeping you alive and functioning. Dead neurons stay dead, but you get new neurons as long as you are alive. Movement creates Brain-Derived Neurotropic…
February 2026, Generals
The Tributaries Are Returning to DesertView in a Benefit for the Oracle Schools Foundation on April 13
Barry Swartzberg Tickets are going fast, so do not miss your chance to see and hear this awesome group! Last March, the Tributaries rocked the DesertView Theatre, playing to a sold-out auditorium for over two hours in a benefit concert for the Oracle Schools Foundation. This talented group had an enthusiastic audience dancing in their…
February 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – February 2026
Happy Tail: “Miracle Kitten” Romayne Trudo On Nov. 5, 2025, Kathy Coffman had no idea that a tiny miracle was about to enter her life. While her car was parked at the DesertView Complex, a fragile, six-week-old kitten crawled up into the chassis, seeking warmth and safety. Later that day, as Kathy pulled into her…
February 2026, Generals
ARTwalk Studio Tours Coming in April!
Diane Verkuylen-Murphy Art is alive and thriving in our community. Would you like to tour SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) home studios and meet resident artists? The 2026 Spring ARTwalk Studio Tours will be coming soon. If you’re new to the community and want to enhance your new home with original art, or if you just need…
February 2026, Generals
HNO Features Sandeen & Lee Plastic Surgery
Join us at our next Health Night Out (HNO) on Monday, March 9, at DesertView Performing Arts Center. Drs. Sven N. Sandeen and Elizabeth S. Lee will present advanced techniques to improve breast implants, scar reduction, facelifts, and much more. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the presentation begins at 7 p.m. Doctors Lee and…
February 2026, Generals
Fraud & Scam Prevention Town Hall Returns March 3 at DesertView
SaddleBrooke residents will have another opportunity to strengthen their fraud prevention skills at a community wide Town Hall on Tuesday, March 3, at 1 p.m. in the DesertView Performing Arts Center. The event builds on the strong turnout and high engagement from last year’s session and is supported by both SaddleBrooke One, SaddleBrooke TWO, and…
February 2026, Generals
Free Concert Presented by SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings
Dawn A. Walker SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) will be performing at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. The theme is “Music That Moves Us.” We’ll play dance music and music about moving/travelling, including Gustav Holst’s “Second Suite in F” and “Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs,” by…
Generals, February 2026
Cowboy Music and Poetry Coming to DesertView
Al Mollenkopf The SaddleBrooke Western Heritage Preservation Club is sponsoring a concert at DesertView Performing Arts Center (DVPAC) starring two of the country’s best western music and cowboy poetry entertainers, Brenn Hill and Andy Nelson. The concert is Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and are now on sale at…
February 2026, Generals
The AI Revolution: What It Means for You
Laurence Edralin This timely presentation will be given by Seth Rosenblum and Dian Lineback, co-presidents of the Computer Club. Each has a wealth of background in the technical world and has given several Tech Talks to SaddleBrooke residents. Please mark your calendars to attend this important and timely presentation. Artificial Intelligence has rapidly moved from…