Toes Were Tapping at the Senior Village Spring Birthday Party! Laura Anderson Toes were tapping as the SaddleBrooke Coyote Country Cloggers entertained Senior Village members at the March/April birthday celebration held at the SaddleBrooke One tennis pavilion. The ladies’ group danced and sang, teaching the audience some of their steps. The routines were captivating as…
The New Care Connect Program Strengthens Support for Senior Village Members Linda Hampton Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is pleased to announce an exciting new service designed to support the safety, independence, and peace of mind of our members. Coming soon, care connect will offer a simple, reliable way for a small number of selected members…
Wait! Don’t Pay Tax on Your RMD Stephanie Thomas If you are 73 or older, the IRS requires you to withdraw each year from certain retirement accounts, including traditional IRAs. This is called a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and is considered taxable income unless you designate all or part of it as a qualified charitable…
A Comfortable New Addition at Senior Village, Thanks to SaddleBrooke Rotary Linda Hampton Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is delighted to share the news of a wonderful addition to our office grounds—a beautifully crafted bench generously donated by the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke. Made entirely from recycled soft plastics, the bench is not only sturdy and…
Receive a Dollar-for-Dollar Arizona Tax Credit Linda Hampton Arizona residents have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact right here in SaddleBrooke—while receiving a direct credit on their state taxes. By donating to Senior Village at SaddleBrooke, a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO #20990), you can support local seniors in need and receive a dollar-for-dollar…
Join Senior Village at DesertView Performing Arts Center for These Upcoming Free Music Matinees Nov.6 at 2 p.m. Senior Village is proud to announce Deborah Gryniewicz as our November Music Matinee performer. Deborah’s vocal stylings will take you on a melodic journey through pop, jazz, Broadway, and classical songs to thrill your heart, and she…
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…
Pathfinder Series: Karen Jahn Giving Outside Oneself Laura Anderson Educators have a giving nature in their DNA that is easily seen in Karen Jahn. Karen came to SaddleBrooke in 2006 from Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo., via Washington. Having taught for 18 years, Karen continued to work with children, volunteering with Kids’ Closet until…
April Is National Volunteer Appreciation Month Laura Anderson Thank you to all the Senior Village volunteers. Senior Village celebrated volunteers with a luncheon for 165 at the MountainView ballroom. Honored to give back to those who have given so much, Senior Village extends a heartfelt thank you to all 300 volunteers. Volunteering offers more than…
Senior Village Celebrates Members’ Birthdays! Laura Anderson Senior Village’s birthday social coordinators Debbie McGeehan, Marcia Kovac, and Mona Sullivan planned a January/February members’ birthday celebration on Feb. 19 with cupcakes, tap dancing, guitar playing, and balloon games. Nineteen members and guests were entertained by Randall Dighton’s guitar performance of Broadway hits and Irish songs. Becca…