Category: October 2014

Understanding loss and grief

Today we will explore the ever present, ever elusive, Developmental Loss. Why does it even need to be recognized? It is everywhere. It is always happening. And like most losses, we have no power to stop it. Now that sounds like you should stop reading, but don’t. Remember that understanding loss is the key to…

T-Shirt workshops

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Nan Nasser SaddleBrooke Community Outreach member Judi Brauns has offered to run a workshop on decorating your Walkathon T-shirt. Don’t think the T-shirt has enough pizzazz? Try Judi’s touch on adding a bit of beads that will get people to ask even more questions about the event. Judi plans to offer this workshop on Tuesday,…

Medicare seminar October 21

Medicare can be confusing. The Medicare seminar on October 21 will help answer your questions and concerns. undefined

Don Jensen Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the best one for you? The objective of this seminar is to make Medicare options crystal clear so…

Tai Chi “Back to School” special

Carol Emerson Growing up, Ken and I always looked forward to getting back to school each year. It was exciting to get back with our friends and to begin our new classes. So it is here in SaddleBrooke; we look forward to the return of our snowbird students and to the new students that will…

The Neil Sedaka Legacy

TAD Management. Terry Davies is on the right, and the speed painter is on the left. Photo by Roger Carter. undefined

“The Neil Sedaka Legacy” was performed Saturday, August 23, at the DesertView Performing Arts Center by TAD Management, starring Terry Davies. Over 25 Sedaka classics were sung with an eight-piece band and three background singers. As a special surprise, a speed artist painted’ as a tribute, a picture of recently deceased Robin Williams, while Mr.…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – October 2014

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These pups need a family Bibbi’s family is moving to assisted living, and she needs a new home. There is no adoption cost. She’s a six-year old boxer and healthy except she’s overweight because her mom loves to feed her. Bibbi weighs approximately 85 pounds but should be closer to 50 pounds. With a little…

It’s not too late!

Bev Kloehn and Laura Benson Members of the League of Women Voters – SaddleBrooke Unit are teaming up with the administration of San Manuel High School to hold a Career Day for their students in Spring 2015 and we need you to share your career insights. It’s not too late to become involved. Please join…

Thank You, Friends – October 2014

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Dear Readers: The students at Mt. Vista Elementary School in Oracle, AZ wish to thank all of the generous and kind residents who donated cash, checks, school supplies and food products to our recent “Stuff The Bus” campaign in Eagle Crest, Oracle, SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch on Saturday, August 16, 2014. The National Junior Honor…

Colorado Club hikes Egret Trail

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Linda Shannon-Hills Our hiking boots were left at home this time as 45 Colorado Club members’ hike on Egret Trail was between two homes to socialize with our Ranch neighbors from Colorado. Our host families were Barb and Bob Drury and Al and Nancy Swenson, next door neighbors on Egret Trail. On Monday, August 25,…