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Word of the Month: Gaslighting

David Zapatka Reader Greg West writes, “Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year for 2022. Over the past year, this word has increased in the number of lookups it has received at a rate of 1,740% in 2022 compared to its lookup rate in 2021. Oddly enough though, unlike the typical word of the…

2023 American Red Cross Blood Drives

Tina Fugleberg Save the dates for these upcoming blood drives at SaddleBrooke Ranch in 2023. Where: SaddleBrooke Ranch, The Ranch House-Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle AZ 85623 When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug.…

Blood Drive on February 11

Tina Fugleberg SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on Feb. 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Ranch House, Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle AZ 85623. The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital…

Opioids and Senior Pain Management Presentation

Opioids are always in the news, and many people have concerns about their use, by themselves or their family members. In addition, their use can be more concerning in older adults. If you would like to learn more about the benefits and dangers of opioids, join the Santa Catalina Catholic Church’s Mental Health Ministry as…

New Mailing Policy for the Summer

Due to the increased cost of postage, we can no longer forward your newspaper over the summer months (May through September). We invite you to keep up with your friends and neighbors in SaddleBrooke Ranch online at saddlebrookeranchroundup.com.

Did You Know? Tucson Festival of Books

Linda Harvey Mark your calendars for March 4 and 5 to attend the Tucson Festival of Books.. This is one of the largest book festivals in the U.S., and it is held on the mall at the University of Arizona. This free-of-charge event usually attracts more than 100,000 people for the book signings and author discussion sessions,…

Calling All Texans

Janelle Authur The Texas Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch is planning a re-boot in early 2023, after a brief pause during COVID. First up is  “A Taste of Texas Country” at the Cadillac Chaparral on Highway 79 on Thursday, Jan. 26. The event will be a chance to swap those tall Texas tales while enjoying good…