Features, December 2025
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Features, December 2025
Nature’s Way: The Geminids Are Coming!
Ben Eisenstein Get ready to look up, Saddlebrooke Ranch! If you love a spectacular night sky show, December has a huge treat for you. The Geminids meteor shower—one of the year’s brightest and most reliable celestial events—is about to peak. Mark your calendars for the night of Dec. 13 into the early morning of Dec.…
Features, December 2025
Savor Retirement: Savoring Peace in Retirement
Tim Malone Savoring peace in retirement refers to the mindful and deeply appreciative experience of tranquility, freedom, and emotional well-being that often comes with leaving the workforce. It’s not just about relaxing—it’s about embracing a slower pace of life, finding joy in simple moments, and reconnecting with oneself and others without the pressures of a…
Features, December 2025
The Ranch Riders Visit Tortilla Flat
A group of eight motorcycles from the Ranch rode the 100 miles up to Tortilla Flat, Ariz., and the famous Superstition Saloon on Oct. 30. Tortilla Flat boasts having only six residents and is on a very windy road with switchbacks and many elevation changes. The restaurant is wallpapered with $1 bills and they believe…
Features, December 2025
2 Your Health – December 2025
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s Essential Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 The holidays are supposed to be merry and bright—but for many of us, they feel more like a marathon than a celebration. Among shopping, cooking, planning, traveling, and meeting everyone’s expectations, it’s easy to lose ourselves in the chaos. By the time New Year’s Day arrives, we’re…
December 2025, Features
Dollars and Sense: Details Matter
Leah Kari, retired pharmaceutical representative and licensed insurance agent Licensed insurance agents are part analyst, sleuth, and detail man. As a former pharmaceutical representative of 16 years, people would joke about representatives being called “detail men” in days past. Diligence in details was a professional requirement. It is equally important for licensed insurance agents reviewing…
December 2025, Features
Halloween on Cattle Trail!
Marc and Katie Lundgren are pictured with their dogs Rocky and Koda in their spooktacular Halloween display. Photo by Debora Witten.
December 2025, Features
Resident Author: “What Are You?” A New Children’s Book!
Debora Witten What Are You? written by Donna Hoshide, is a children’s book about diversity at the dog park. One day at the dog park, a curious group of inquisitive purebred puppies approaches Darby, a Maltipoo puppy, and asks her, “What are you?” After some confusion over their question, Darby proudly responds, and her answers prompt them…
December 2025, Features
Paws for a Cause!
Debora Witten SaddleBrooke Dog Park along with Oracle Animal Rehabilitation and Rescue held a benefit at the Chaparral Steakhouse. There were door prizes and a silent auction, as well as live music by Chuck Moses. Many SaddleBrooke Ranch residents attended the benefit including Debora Witten, Andy and Judy Abadia, Dave and Sharon Steen, Jeanne and…