Debbie Witten The summer temperatures are soaring, but the enthusiasm of the SaddleBrooke Ranch pickleball players has not been deterred. With the higher temperatures, you will see all kinds of colors and styles of hats worn on the SaddleBrooke Ranch pickleball court. There are ball caps, visors, cowboy hats, hats meant to be worn wet,…
Nancy Carlson Three residents from SaddleBrooke Ranch will perform an outdoor concert at Catalina Craft Pizza, 15930 N. Oracle Road in Catalina, on Sept. 25 starting at 6 p.m. Bruce and Nancy Carlson, and Ken Wilcox, sing as Carlson/Wilcox 47, or CW-47. This talented trio has been together at the Ranch for 18 months, but…
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills Please welcome the 21 newest homeowners to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Moving can be fun, but it can also be overwhelming—especially the part about unpacking. My advice is to take a break and meet the newcomer welcome volunteer who contacts you. The volunteer will invite you to attend a webinar specially…
Scholarship Endowment Fund Managed for Generations to Come Nancy McCluskey-Moore Since 2001 SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has been granting two- and four-year college scholarships to deserving students in the Copper Corridor, an area that stretches 100 miles from Catalina to Miami, Ariz. Annually SBCO allocates some of its general fund to granting new scholarships and…
Norma Gentry Summer at the Fox is abuzz with activity. Ticket sales are ongoing for the recently announced line-up of 50+ shows, hiring of staff that it takes to run the theatre, and a thorough maintenance program is under way to make sure the “Crown Jewel of Tucson” is picture-perfect on opening day August 19…
Melanie and Douglas Sedam Will the housing market crash? Let’s look at the most recent housing market trends and predictions for 2021 and 2022. We’ll discuss current overall real estate trends, price, and rent increases, housing sales and supply, mortgage rates and delinquencies, and other key industry takeaways and insights into the U.S. housing market. This…
Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT-24997 Most of my clients ask me, “How often should I get a massage?” This can be a tough question. Because our bodies have gone through different things—we have all had different levels of exercise, different jobs, and adventures through the years—the type of bodywork and how regularly can differ. I like…
Becky Kueker I have always believed in intuition and never more than on Jan. 19, 2021. A day I will remember forever. Suddenly awake, covered with sweat, tears running down my cheeks, it was 2 a.m. I had dreamed that I had breast cancer and I was going to die. It was as if I…
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…
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.…