Suzanne Marlatt Stewart In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers attempted to harmonize the measures for hobby engagement and its association with mental health among adults over 65 using five longitudinal studies across 16 countries and examined the variations in these associations. Background With the growing aging population worldwide, factors such as…
October 2024, Generals
Save the Date! Food Drive for Our Local Pantry and for Pets
Debora Witten On Election Day, Nov. 5, from 8 to 11 a.m., The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) will hold a food drive. Politicians are promising to make a difference in the cure for hunger but on Election Day this year, SaddleBrooke Ranch residents can make a difference! Residents can contribute food for local…
Clubs & Classes, October 2024
MOAA News
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, US The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will resume its monthly meetings on Oct. 19, 2024. This luncheon meeting will be held at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Grill beginning at 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be CMC member retired Colonel Martin J. Lenzini, U.S.…
Features, October 2024
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the past 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 about our…
Sports, October 2024
Ranchette Putters Helper of the Month!
Pat Albu The Ranchette Putters, like many clubs and organizations in Saddlebrooke Ranch, had to find ways to communicate with their members after GroupWorks closed down. We chose to go with Team Reach, and we were very fortunate to have an SBR resident, Jon Sooy, to step up to help our board make the transition.…
Religion, October 2024
A Jewish New Year Brings Celebration and Joy
Melanie Einbund The New Year 5785 is upon us! Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke is proud to announce our High Holiday Services! As we greet the New Year you are invited to join us as we observe and celebrate our traditions, practices, and rituals during this High Holy Day season. We are proud to announce…
Sports, October 2024
SBRWGA Charity Event a Success!
Patti Jo Lewis The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) raised $9,260 for Impact of Southern Arizona! This was our inaugural year for this event. We had 108 players register with 27 teams. We invited all golfers at the Ranch to join the fund. Our community and beyond were so generous in their donations! Thanks…
October 2024, Generals
Did You Know?: SBR Medical Equipment Loans Available to All Residents
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors Did you know residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) have an inventory of SBR Medical Equipment Loans, maintained by SBR residents, that is available to SBR neighbors while they recover from surgery, injury, or an accident? Residents keep their items in their homes but can be contacted directly to borrow…
Features, October 2024
Is That Really a Photograph?
Linda Shannon-Hills If you’ve taken the opportunity to visit Bob Hills Photographics during an SBR ARTwalk, you may have been confused by his work. Are his images a photograph or a painting? This confusion is precisely what Bob works to create. His digital artwork is eye-catching, energetic, and very enjoyable to view. Everything you see…
Generals, October 2024
Voices in the Oaks Chorale to Sing in the Sol
Lu Legel Have you been wondering what Voices in the Oaks (VIO) has been up to all summer? Voices in the Oaks transitioned to an independent organization with exciting plans for the future and a focus on continuing to provide a fun and inclusive singing experience right here in Oracle. SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents represent…