Suzanne Marlatt Stewart While it’s always fun to sit around the Thanksgiving dinner table in November sharing what we’re thankful for, gratitude truly can be a meaningful approach to life that creates a profound impact on you and those around you. Gratitude is a cycle that, when supported, has a positive effect. It supports our wellbeing with long…
November 2025, Features
Jef Farland Inducted into the 2025 mParks Hall of Fame
Founded in 1935, mParks, formerly known as the Michigan Park & Recreation Association (MPRA), is celebrating its 90th Anniversary. For nine decades, the Association has championed professional development, advocacy, and community support for Michigan’s parks and recreation agencies. The mParks has 160,000 professional members and supports over 3,300 community agencies. The Hall of Fame is…
November 2025, Features
Dollars and Sense
How to Prepare Your Finances for 2026 As 2025 comes to a close, it’s the perfect opportunity to plan for next year and take control of your finances. It’s time for fresh goals and smart planning to ensure your hard-earned money is protected and working for you. Two areas deserve extra attention as you prepare…
November 2025, Features
Thank You to Our SaddleBrooke Ranch Veterans
Jan Christensen Bob Kuennen was part of The Air Force Security Police Squadron (1967-1972), which provided security for Air Force aircraft, weapon systems, and personnel for bases in the United States and throughout the world. Bob was a Security Policeman in Kadena AB, Okinawa for 18 months, Francis E. Warren AFB, Wyoming for 9 months,…
Generals, November 2025
Wellness Roundup: Quality of Life: Chronic Pain, Exercise, Lifestyle Choices
Chronic pain, exercise, lifestyle choices—what does it all mean? Speaker Heidi Overman from Empty Cup Wellness will explain at an upcoming Wellness Roundup presentation. When: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 Where: La Mesa and Montana rooms in La Hacienda What is “Quality of Life?” It’s about more than just health. It’s how well you live and…
November 2025, Generals
Wellness Roundup Presentation October 31
Join us Oct. 31 for a Wellness Roundup presentation about the Evoke closed-loop spinal cord stimulation system by speaker Dr. Eric Cornidez of the Pain Institute of Southern Arizona. When: Friday, Oct. 31, 1:30 p.m. Where: La Mesa and Montana rooms in La Hacienda The talk highlights outstanding outcomes and moving patient stories, illustrating how…
Generals, November 2025
Fueling the Future Food Donations
Edie Crall For the sixth year, SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, Eagle Crest, and Oracle volunteers are working together to provide much needed food over Winter Break for students at Mountain Vista School in Oracle. Fueling the Future began and is continuing as a grassroots effort to support students at Mountain Vista. Many Mountain Vista students rely…
November 2025, Generals
Children Are Our Future—Treat Them Well
Ann Vernon In the ’80s I remember loving Whitney Houston’s version of “I believe that children are our future. Treat them well and let them lead the way.” Perhaps the reason those words resonated with me is because I was an educator, and that was my job—to teach them well and let them lead the…
November 2025, Generals
Missed the Quilt Sale? You Deserve a Second Chance!
Christianne Dettmann You read the articles. You marked your calendar. You saw the dates finally arrive, but—for whatever reason—you missed the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club’s Quilt Sale on Oct. 28 and 29. Maybe you had to work, or maybe you were “snowbirding” and just got back to town a little too late. No matter the…
November 2025, Generals
Save the Date for the 2026 Wisconsin Party
Barbara Barr Bengen Grab your sharpie and mark the date on your calendar in University of Wisconsin red! Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 Same Bat-Time, Same Bat-Place Dust off your cheesehead hat, and see if your Packer shirt still fits. You’ll want to be dressed in your best Wisconsin duds. We’ll be looking for the best…