Category: December 2016

Music lovers gather to celebrate the Arizona Opera Company

Marlene Diskin A group of SaddleBrooke Ranch music lovers gathered at the home of Willa and Jim Karp on November 3 to learn about the Arizona Opera Company and the many programs that the company provides in the community. Vikie Hariton, Vice President of Opera Volunteers International, member of the Arizona Opera Company Board and…

December Wellness Roundup presentation

Steve Liu

Linda Shannon-Hills Acupuncture: An Integrative Treatment for Chronic Pain from Soft Tissue and Sport Injury will be presented by Steve Liu, L.Ac., BSEE from HanLing Acupuncture Healing Center on Monday, December 12, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in La Mesa Room at La Hacienda Clubhouse. One of the most common chronic pain disorders is caused by soft…

Are you ready for the holidays?

Do you shop on Amazon.com for holiday gifts or other items? Would you like a percentage of your purchase price to help needy youngsters in our area? Then AmazonSmile Foundation is for you! When you are ready to shop, go to smile.amazon.com. Millions of items are eligible for a five percent donation to SaddleBrooke Community…

How do I slow my aging brain?

Dr. Mark Magdanz Delaying the effects of aging has become one very researched topic as the Boomer Generation hits retirement. The process of aging is inevitable, but we may delay the rapidity and severity of life’s changes. Some things that if done delay brain function decline as one ages are well established: 1) Stay socially…

Another fun Tennis Festival at the Ranch

Tove Pape On a beautiful fall weekend in early November the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) held its annual Steiness Tennis Festival. With thunderstorms in the days preceding the festival, organizers were naturally a bit nervous. Thank goodness the courts remained dry throughout the two days of games. The festival is named after Helge Steiness,…

Photo session for HOA directory

Linda Shannon-Hills On Friday, December 2, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at La Hacienda Clubhouse in La Vista Room we will be taking pictures of residents for the online SaddleBrooke Ranch HOA Directory. No reservation is needed, just drop by anytime during this time slot. If you don’t have a picture in the directory now and would…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach supports Teens Sew Cool

Linda Shannon-Hills For some students, learning to sew opens up new opportunities for them, learning a new skill, becoming independent, learning how to become creative in design and skills to share their art by making gifts for family and friends. Teens Sew Cool provides an opportunity for teens and pre-teens living in Oracle, San Manuel…

Kids’ Closet volunteers dress up to greet students

Special Halloween volunteers

Vivian Errico On October 27, Kids’ Closet volunteers donned their Halloween best in preparation of meeting the Miami School District’s, second and third grade students. This was the third visit by the Bejarano School, Kindergarten through third grade school. Miami’s two other schools servicing grades four through eight will visit later in this session. It…

DesertView Cinema

Schedule Date Time The Meddler PG-13 December 6 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Café Society PG-13 December 13 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Our Kind of Traitor R December 20 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Free State of Jones R December 27 2:15 and 7:00 p.m. Programs are subject to change. Please check our website for the latest…