Cynthia Chevalley Tri-Community Food Bank in Mammoth wishes to thank our friends at the Ranch for their generous donations. We want to thank everyone who participated in the recent holiday fundraising event. The holiday food boxes we distribute at Thanksgiving and Christmastime will be so much more festive and ample because you remembered your neighbors in…
November 2020
Dollars & Sense: VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan
Melanie Sedam If you have an existing VA-backed home loan and you want to reduce your monthly mortgage payments—or make your payments more stable—an Interest Rate Reduction Refinance loan (IRRRL) may be right for you. Refinancing lets you replace your current loan with a new one under different terms. Find out if you are eligible…
November 2020
2 Your Health: Therapeutic Massage—Preventative Maintenance for Your Body
Heidi Overman, LMT You have worked hard all your life and you are looking to have a healthy retirement. You do everything you feel necessary to make sure you are as stable as possible for retirement. You have a financial planner, you go to your doctor for your regular check-ups and exams, you exercise and…
November 2020
What’s New at SaddleBrooke Ranch?
Murphy Kulasa, Marketing Manager Homesites in Neighborhood 21A Released This brand new neighborhood contains desirable Courtyard Villa homesites, featuring stunning mountain views and natural desertscape open areas. The popular luxury Courtyard Villas are designed for low-maintenance living so you have more time to enjoy the amazing resort-style amenities. Quick Move-In Homes Discover a selection of…
November 2020
Madaras Gallery Calendar of Events
Laurie Martell November 2020 Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 1 through 8. “The Art of Respite” 2020 annual fall show. View 25 new original paintings by acclaimed southwest artist Diana Madaras. The show, featuring original acrylics, watercolors, and pastels, includes imagery of some of…
November 2020
Word of the Month: Groovy
David Zapatka The “59th Street Bridge Song”, known by many as the “Feelin’ Groovy” song by Simon and Garfunkel, came on the radio. I was asked if I knew the history behind the word “groovy” which led to this month’s WOTM, “groovy.” Groovy: ˈgrü-vē Adjective 1. marvelous, wonderful, excellent 2. hip, trendy Origin and Etymology: “pertaining to a…
November 2020
Whimsy for Today
Becky Kueker While putting makeup on one morning, I was taking a serious look at my reflection. My magnified make-up mirror is for maximum detection of everything you really do not want to see, and I noticed that I had more wrinkles on the left side of my face than the right. So, I turned…
November 2020
An Invitation to Southeast Valley Branch of AAUW
Barbara Stewart Area residents interested in empowering women and advancing equal opportunities for women and girls are invited to join the southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Membership is open to those with an associate’s (or equivalent degree from an accredited institution), bachelor’s, or advanced degree. The 100-member branch, which covers…
November 2020
November Calendars
Alex Baker, Administrative Assistant There are no November calendar events scheduled at this time. For the most recent SBR COVID-19 updates, please check the SBR HOA website announcement page or keep a lookout for SBR email updates.
November 2020
You Can Help Fight COVID-19: The COVID-19 Prevention Network Volunteer Screening Registry Needs Volunteers Like You
Charlie Anderson, SBR Resident In a recent conversation with our daughter, Maija Anderson, she told us of her new assignment at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, also known as “Fred Hutch” in Seattle, Wash. After working for more than 10 years on HIV clinical trials in South Africa and South America, the center has…