And Is It FUN? Christianne Dettmann In an ever-changing world, Rotarians envision one in which “ … people unite and take action to create lasting change—across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” Clubs everywhere use the Four-Way Test, developed in 1932 by Rotary Club of Chicago member Herbert Taylor, to evaluate the things…
Lynda Fraley Watching Anne Romeo and her talented line dance leaders instruct a Level 2 Program of 20 dancers, one is struck by the dedication, collaboration, and organization that buttresses the group. Although, according to the club’s informative website, Level 2 dances are “more difficult,” “complex,” and involve “more tags and restarts” than Level 1…
Marsha Mantykow Here we are in August! I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer. We spent some time visiting our beautiful national parks. I hear travel stories about different parts of the world or how much fun it was to visit friends and family. But it’s always nice to come back to this wonderful…
Unit Two Happy Hour at the Agave On July 17 Unit Two hosted another Happy Hour at the SaddleBrooke One Agave. There were more than 32 attendees. It was a great time as we met up with our neighbors and got to know more of them. It was hamburger night, and we had a lot…
Is Your House a Candidate for the Annual SBCO Home Tour? Nancy McCluskey-Moore Each year SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) hosts a tour of remodeled homes designed to show SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents changes that may inspire their own home improvements. This event helps SBCO inform both communities about its food, clothing, enrichment, and educational…
The Importance of Microchipping Your Pets Romayne Trudo Microchipping pets is a crucial step in responsible pet ownership, offering permanent identification that dramatically increases the chances of being reunited with a lost animal. Benefits of microchipping include: • Permanent, tamper-proof identification: Collars and tags can fall off or be removed. • Increased reunion rates: 72%…
Carol Levine Loves What She’s Doing Sinclair Browning Carol Levine loved her 30 years of teaching high school English in New Jersey, and after she retired, she found she really missed it. Fortunately for Senior Village, when she became one of our early volunteers in 2016, she brought that passion with her, and it continues…
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation on “Building Healthy Soils and Organic Gardening.” Do you…
Dawn Walker SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) will present a Spooktacular Halloween Concert at DesertView Performing Arts Center in SaddleBrooke on Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. Selections include “Night on Bald Mountain,” “Hall of the Mountain King,” “Music for a Darkened Theatre,” “The Skeleton Crawl,” “The Cave You Fear,” and who knows what other spooky…
Karla Trippe SaddleBrooke’s First Mini Metaphysical Fair will be on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This unique event allows you to discover a vibrant community offering transformative experiences and one-of-a-kind treasures. Whether you’re a seasoned metaphysical enthusiast or simply curious, the fair promises engaging activities and insightful demonstrations throughout the day. Discover…