David Zapatka At a recent Weird Music concert at Stillwell Pianos in Mesa, I was pleasantly surprised to hear a traveling Belgian-Italian guitar duet playing the music of Gurdjieff collaboratively written with Gurdjieff’s musically gifted pupil, Thomas de Hartmann. I have had an appreciation for Gurdjieff’s philosophies since I began reading him in the early ‘70s…
Generals, October 2022
Fall Community Yard Sale
It’s time to get ready for the fall Community Yard Sale! Saturday, Oct. 29 from 7 to 11 a.m. A map will be created and handed out at the guard house (32170 S. SaddleBrooke Ranch West) on the day of the yard sale to show locations of the homes participating. If you are an SBR…
Sports, October 2022
Tennis Pro Clinics Come to the Ranch
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association had tennis pro Chris Madsen at the Ranch on Sept. 6 to demonstrate the clinics he will be leading here on Monday and Friday mornings. The clinics started in September. For more information on his clinics, or to take a private lesson from Chris, please email [email protected].
Generals, October 2022
Medicare’s Final Rule and You 2022
Leah Sugar Kari, local licensed insurance agent and retired pharmaceutical representative What is the Final Rule? There are many ways Medicare protects you, the Medicare beneficiary, from bait and switch tactics and unclear or misleading information about Medicare Advantage, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, and Medicare Supplement Insurance plans. Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)…
Generals, October 2022
Hear the SaddleBrooke Singers and a Professional Jazz Artist!
Cheri A. Emahiser Daniel Slipetsky, Jr., is known as Sly and as a terrifically talented professional jazz artist. Sly will accompany the SaddleBrooke Singers on piano for their Dec. 10 holiday performance titled “A Christmas Odyssey.” You don’t want to miss this musical experience taking place on Saturday evening at the DesertView Performing Arts Center. Tickets…
Features, October 2022
Come Volunteer or Adopt a New Family Member from SOLR!
Elizabeth Mastro When my husband and I first moved to the Ranch in January 2021, we enjoyed meeting so many new neighbors while we were out walking our Labrador, Abby. Having her sure made our transition into the Ranch much easier. I had volunteered with a rescue since 2013 prior to moving here, and when…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
State Democratic Candidates Tell Democratic Club Their Goals for Arizona
Edie Crall The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club’s Sept. 13 meeting featured various Democratic state candidates who told club members their goals and objectives if they are elected in November. In calling the meeting to order, club president Maureen Borland stressed how important it is for all to vote. Candidates in attendance were: Martin Quezada, a member of…
Features, October 2022
Dharma Needs a New Home
Due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, sweet Dharma needs a new home. She is currently living in SaddleBrooke, and has for the past five years. Dharma is an 8-year-old Australian Cattle Dog. She loves people, cuddling, and golf cart and car rides. She walks well on a leash, is healthy, up-to-date on all vaccinations, is…
Sports, October 2022
Putting During the Dog Days of Summer
Camille Esterman Hot and humid days in August are often called the “dog days” of summer. Is this because we’ve all seen our canine friends panting with their tongues hanging out? Or because the August skies find the Dog Star, Sirius, rising and setting with the sun? Ancient astronomers thought the star shared its heat with…
Features, October 2022
An Enlightening Visit to St Andrews Old Course
Camille Esterman A recent tour through Scotland included a two-night stay at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews. While there, my husband and I were surprised to learn about the “right to roam” laws that affect golf courses. When I asked the hotel how to reach the beach where “Chariots of Fire” was filmed,…