Dale Norgard Smaller Incisions and Smarter Surgery: How Laparoscopic and Robotic Technology Is Transforming Surgery of the Stomach, Liver, and Pancreas with Dr. Faisel Jehan. Monday, April 20, at DesertView Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Presentation begins at 7 p.m. Advances in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery have transformed how complex…
Don’t let your grandkids miss the Egg Hunt and fun activities at SaddleBrooke TWO on Saturday, April 4. All families are welcome! The SaddleBrooke TWO Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee has lots of fun activities planned for the SaddleBrooke TWO Spring Kid’s Day on Saturday, April 4. In the morning, the MountainView clubhouse will be…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Do not look now, but the flu season is inexorably upon us. Time to bulk up on antibacterial solutions/wipes—anything that will be used to remove the unwanted ubiquitous (and dangerous) critters that are everywhere! So … If we shake hands, clean your hands, or if we touch a door handle, clean…
Dr. Rose Bricker Can you believe it’s time for the holidays again? The holiday seasons always come with some level of stress. Sometimes we are able to manage it, but sometimes it becomes overwhelming. What are the common stressors specific to the season? There is the stress of being over-scheduled, visits from out-of-town family, traveling…
Leslie Hawkins The Fitness Walkers, part of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club, offer one-hour morning walks Monday through Friday throughout the year. Leslie Hawkins started with the group in June of 2017, shortly after moving here and joining the Hiking Club. To get more background on the group’s origin, she spoke with a member who began…
Patricia Gould The power of intention is about the ability of your focused thoughts, beliefs, and energy to influence your experiences and outcomes. It’s not just wishful thinking; it’s a combination of psychology, neuroscience, and, in some views, a spiritual principle. Here’s how it works in practical terms: • Intention Alone: Many teachings (like Buddhism,…
Dr. Rose Bricker Emotional maturity, or sometimes called emotional intelligence, are terms that we may hear today when chatting with our friends, families, and co-workers about relationships. But what do those two terms even mean? Some Characteristics of an Emotionally Mature Person • They are realistic and accept reality on its terms and make the…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Getting older is something we all must face, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! One of the best ways to handle the changes and challenges that come with aging is through humor. Funny sayings about getting older can make us laugh at ourselves and see the lighter side of life.…
Varda Main The SaddleBrooke Plant Based Nutrition Group is pleased to bring back Dr. Ted Crawford to speak on “How to Stay Young, Functional, and Reverse Disease” on Friday, April 4, at 4 p.m. in the DesertView Performing Arts Center. Everyone’s talking about how to stay young, vital, and active. Dr. Crawford will discuss anti-aging…
Barbara Barr Bengen WIN invites you to join us on Friday, Nov. 1, to meet Annie Patford and her wellness team at Oro Valley Wellness Center. Whether you need a chiropractor, massage therapy, reflexology, red or green light therapy, a psychologist, sound therapy, an esthetician, biofeedback, photon lights, or some other modality, this place has…