Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The SaddleBrooke Health Fair celebrates its 20th anniversary Saturday morning, October 14. The planning committee is already actively seeking volunteers. The Health Fair relies on over 100–125 volunteers to serve the 50 exhibitors and over 1,000 attendees. One of the reasons for the high number is that each volunteer works only…
Linda Shannon-Hills SaddleBrooke Ranch will be hosting its first blood drive by the American Red Cross on Saturday, July 15, from 7:00 a.m. until noon at La Hacienda Clubhouse in La Mesa and Montana rooms. To make an appointment call 800-733-2767 or go online to www.redcrossblood.org. Please pass this notice along. Right now the American…
Dr. Mark Magdanz “We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance for screams, we are the dancers, we create the dreams.” Albert Einstein “Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter, Longer.” Richard Powers Stanford University You may not have…
Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease or another neurological condition? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next monthly meetings will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16, and…
Phyllis Ketring Dr. Michael Zoucha is the Director of Pharmacy at Oro Valley Hospital. He will be present at Health Night Out on June 26 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss medication safety in a hospital setting. Dr. Zoucha is a graduate of the University of Arizona’s College of Pharmacy and has 20 years of experience…
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator How did the Health Fair begin? New information has been learned about the history. As is so often the case in SaddleBrooke, the original Health Fair was a team effort, and two individuals who were instrumental in that first fair deserve credit. The idea of a Health Fair grew out of…
Phyllis Ketring HealthSouth will address the topic The Amazing Brain: Latest Research on Brain Recovery after Stroke and Brain Injury on Monday, May 22, at Health Night Out. You will learn about your fascinating brain and its ability to recover after a stroke or other brain injury. HealthSouth Rehabilitation is one of the nation’s largest…
Phyllis Ketring Twenty years ago Dolores Robu attended a health fair at Sun City. Her enterprising mind immediately saw a great opportunity for SaddleBrooke. She collected business cards and contacted providers to invite them to the very first SaddleBrooke Health Fair. Today the SaddleBrooke Fair is one of the largest, volunteer-driven events in our community.…
Heidi Wagner The Daughter Support Group is open to any woman in SaddleBrooke who is a caregiver for a parent or an elderly person. The main objective of the group is to provide support to those caregivers, both emotional and informational. Since we have a common goal we have formed strong friendships while sharing and…
Phyllis Ketring This year’s Health Fair will represent 20 years of successful annual fairs at SaddleBrooke. The Health Fair is one of the largest volunteer-driven events in our community. Please mark Saturday morning, October 14, on your calendars to attend this anniversary event. The Health Fair Planning Committee frequently hears reports that a significant health…