A Christmas musical presentation, “Waiting For Christmas,” is coming to the DesertView Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. Mrs. Ruth Rehm will be directing the Joyful Voices Choir of Community Church at SaddleBrooke. This Christmas presentation features a heartwarming story of a young girl who is writing to her “Nana.” She is expressing…
December 2024, Features
Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The holiday season can bring mixed emotions for many. For some, it’s their favorite time of year. For others, it brings feelings of sadness and loss. Seeing old friends and family members may be exciting or may bring up memories of disappointments. Feeling depressed or anxious is not unusual during the holiday…
December 2024, Features
Featured Cat Owners
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Featured Dog Walkers
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Ranch Riders
Jim Mabbott with his 2018 Indian Chief (photo by Debora Witten)
December 2024, Features
2 Your Health: How to Repair Damaged Relationships
How to Repair Damaged Relationships Dr. Rose Bricker Political stress has damaged some of our relationships! Anger and hurt are the reasons people have disconnected with family members, friends, and neighbors. Are you experiencing challenges within your relationships? Do you want to start to rebuild the relationships that you’ve lost? Or maybe, just make sense…
December 2024, Features
A Birthday Gift
Ron Machado It was cold and dark when I stepped out of my room this morning. Early this year, I turned 85 and wanted to do something different for my birthday. I contacted an old friend, Carl van Zyl, the owner of John X Safaris, and spoke with him about hunting a cape buffalo. I…
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Duplicate Bridge Brilliant Birthdays!
Toni Graves We’ve heard that duplicate bridge keeps your mind nimble. There is a group of SBRers who prove mental acuity is important, but social interaction is even better and just plain fun. In October, the Duplicate Bridge Club’s Manager, Niel Hartman, celebrated his 80th birthday, and Barb Simms celebrated her 70th with other members…
December 2024, Features
Cornhole Tournament Champions
Recently the Brew Crew at SaddleBrooke Ranch’s very own Ranch House Brewery held its annual Cornhole Tournament. This year’s champions were Jim Redasky and Charlie Watts. Cheers & Prost!
Generals, December 2024
Welcome Newcomers: Newcomers Welcome Gathering Is December 4
Linda Shannon-Hills Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). It’s a new community, new state, new home … “Where do I find all the information to make settling into this new community easier?” Come to the Newcomers Welcome gathering on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Come at 2:30 p.m., to have your photograph taken for…