Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues

Joy Wegner It’s a noble goal to operate an animal shelter and think that every dog and every cat can be adopted into a loving, caring home. It’s a harsh reality that not every dog or cat that finds themselves lodged in an animal shelter is readily adoptable. The staff and volunteers at Pinal County…

SBR Fall Flu Vaccine Drives: September 25 and October 16

Linda Shannon-Hills The SBR Flu Vaccine Drive has been scheduled for Saturdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 16, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Desert Life Pharmacy has ordered vaccines for our community. An online registration has been set up by the Desert Life Pharmacy in 5-minute increments. Each person must register to receive the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine.…

Word of the Month: Thraldom

David Zapatka While reading page 52 of The Labours of Hercules by Alice A. Bailey in my book-reading group, I ran across this sentence. “Let the soul be single in its purpose and freed from the thraldom of matter, and then right action and a right point of view will inevitably be the characteristics of the…

Essential Oil Tips for Your Summertime Routine

JoAnne Gaudioso Summertime is perfect for many outdoor activities: going to the pool, attending neighborhood barbecues, surfing the waves, or hiking in the mountains, to name a few. But, with the bright and balmy weather also comes the challenge of staying comfortable and cool when the heat gets to be too much. Fortunately, there are…

Nature’s Way: Fall Migration

Jim Hoagland August is one of the best months for birding in Arizona. In normal years, migration picks up and diversity of species peaks during the summer monsoons. There is no better way to enjoy bird watching this time of year than by going to a birding festival. They are organized to get you to…

Thank You, Friends: Ranch Resident Donations Help Others

Linda Shannon-Hills and Wanda Bailey Earlier this year, the SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors created a Task Force to deliver the SBR COVID-19 vaccine to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Community in partnership with Desert Life Pharmacy and Brianna Spaeth, pharmacist. We vaccinated more than 1,700 residents from the Ranch by mid-March, far ahead of most other seniors…