Healthy Relationships Dr. Rose Bricker Communication is often a major concern in relationships. Whether it’s communication with partners/spouses, family members, friends, or coworkers, the issues are much the same. The question that comes up is, “How can I communicate so that they will hear me?” Feelings of hurt, frustration, anxiety, anger, and even sadness can…
Features, October 2026, Sports
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners who have moved into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more…
Features, October 2026
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the November 2026 edition is Oct. 9 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
October 2026, Sports
Meet and Listen to Works by Local Authors
Gather with local authors in the Mesa/La Montana Rooms at La Hacienda Club on Monday, Oct. 19, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. John Lewis Floyd, Corrine Glesne, Tony de La Torre, Barbara Miller, Linda Sentivanac, and Thomas J. Sims will read from their recently published books and articles, ranging from memoir and fiction to short…
Features, October 2026
Spice Sisters
October 2026, Generals
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to stop drinking, there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…
October 2026, Generals
Competition in Barbershop Music
Bruce Kistler In our last article, we mentioned that the Barbershop Harmony Society hosts optional yearly district competitions for interested quartets and choruses, with the winner in each district advancing to national and international competition. All chorus and quartet competitors are scored in three categories: Musicality, Performance, and Singing. For the Singing category, judges listen…
Generals, October 2026
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – October 2026
Experience the Golden Goose Fashion Show at the SBCO Fall Meeting Nancy McCluskey-Moore Did you know that the Golden Goose Thrift Shop divides its net proceeds between SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) and IMPACT of Southern Arizona? Whenever you donate items to the store or buy treasures from its inventory, you are helping to support the…
Generals, October 2026
Wreaths Across America
Linda Nicholson In 1992, with the end of the holiday season approaching, the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine, found they had an excess of their live beautiful wreaths. They found a very special use for them by placing them on graves at Arlington Cemetery. By 2007, Wreaths Across America was organized. In 2025, with…
Generals, October 2026
Save the Date! Oracle Schools Foundation Annual Gala Dinner and Auction
Donna Pedota We are pleased to announce that our Annual Oracle Schools Foundation Gala and Auction will be held in the MountainView Ballroom on Saturday, March 27, 2027. Please mark your calendars—we very much appreciate your continuing (or new) support of our mission to fund the Pre-K Education Program for 3- and 4–year–old children, giving…