Health Fair 2022 will be Saturday morning, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until noon. The Health Fair is one of the largest volunteer-driven events in our community. Both SaddleBrooke One and MountainView have allocated space for this year’s fair. MountainView will now include the ballroom, so there is a need for more volunteers. The commitment…
Immunization clinics will be held in the MountainView Ballroom at the Health Fair on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. until noon. Two providers will give immunizations at the fair: Desert Life Pharmacy of SaddleBrooke and the Walgreens pharmacy team from First and Tangerine. Desert Life Pharmacy will provide: Flu shots Pneumonia (Prevnar 20) Tetanus (Boostrix)…
Tina Fugleberg Save the date for the Red Cross Blood Drive to be held at The Ranch House Sol Ballroom at SaddleBrooke Ranch, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. Dates and times are as follows: Saturday, Sept. 24, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…
Leah Sugar Kari, AMR, FHIAS, Retired Pharmaceutical Representative and Licensed Insurance Agent Medicare’s Donut Hole (aka the Coverage Gap) is a term that prompts curiosity or apprehension among Medicare beneficiaries. The cake donut is generally round with an empty center or hole. There is something to eat on both sides and nothing in the middle.…
The Prescription Drug Drop-Off at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation will be on the following dates: Tuesday, Sept. 27 Friday, Oct. 14, and Tuesday, Oct. 25 Friday, Nov. 11, and Tuesday, Nov. 22 Friday, Dec. 9, and Tuesday, Dec. 27 Please, no liquid, syringes, creams, or sharps. Place all pills (no bottles) into a plastic…
Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist #MT-24997 Most people like to really “feel the work” when getting a massage. We like to feel that “hurt so good” when muscles release. However, there are many reasons to switch it up to a relaxing Swedish type massage. Our bodies are tuned in to perceived danger. We call it fight…
Pain Management: How Can Massage Help? Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist Pain—It will disrupt your day. Your week. Your month. Your retirement years. But what can you do? A lifetime of drugs? Surgeries? Shots? How about regular massage? Yes, regular massage can help with muscular pain management. Have you ever had a doctor tell you…
Linda Shannon-Hills and Tina Fugleberg We would like to welcome Tina Fugleberg to the SBR Red Cross Blood Drive as our future leader. Linda Shannon-Hills will work with Tina to get up to speed on managing the SBR drives. Additional volunteers are Troy Fugleberg, Roxanne Watson, and Pete Watson. We also have a set of…
Phyllis Ketring The volunteer spirit of SaddleBrooke is alive and well in Senior Village. Dedicated to a mission of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” Senior Village serves the needs of SaddleBrooke residents in many ways. Whether members need transportation, help with home projects, social contact, or short-term meal delivery, Senior Village can help. Perhaps you’re overwhelmed with…
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The 2022 Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until noon. This is one of the largest volunteer events here in SaddleBrooke featuring a representation of the medical facilities, healthcare providers, and health-related nonprofits in the area. Both SaddleBrooke One and MountainView clubhouses will be filled with…