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…
September 2024, Generals
Travel Talk Tuesday Upcoming Presentations
Arlene Wong Travel Talk Tuesday is back after a summer hiatus. Here are upcoming presentations you won’t want to miss! Sept. 24—Tips, Tricks & Tools for Better Airline Travel Join us on Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. in the La Mesa room for Donald Mamula’s presentation on everything you could ever want to know about…
September 2024, Generals
September Mental Health Focus—“Mental Health and Aging”
Leslie Fore How does aging affect your mental health? Do you feel mental health gets worse as you age? Join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry for its September Mental Health Focus presented by Meira Year, RN, MA, MFT. The session will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. or Monday, Sept. 30…
September 2024, Generals
Save the Dates! SBR ARTwalk Is Coming in November
Janice Mihora It’s time to mark your calendars for the SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk Studio Tour to be held Friday, Nov. 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twice a year, resident artists open their home studios to art lovers in our community and visitors from surrounding…
Generals, September 2024
September at the Golden Goose
With the monsoons in full gear and fall approaching, please join us at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop nestled in the heart of Catalina, where every visit brings you a step closer to finding your next treasure! Our shop offers a unique blend of gently used clothing, furniture, floral arrangements, household goods, and more, all…
September 2024, Generals
Wellness Roundup Presents “Diff’rent Strokes” September 27
Linda Shannon-Hills Wellness Roundup is back this fall. Join us on Friday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 p.m.,for our talk titled “Diff’rent Strokes” presented by Austin White, Stroke Coordinator at Oro Valley Hospital. During this talk, Austin will discuss what is a stroke, what causes strokes, how to prevent them, and what it looks like when…
August 2024, Front Page
Hiking Club Ready for 2024-25 Hiking Season
Charles Hester The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Hiking Club recently wrapped up a successful fall, winter, and spring schedule of hikes in the local area. The club conducted dozens of hikes, ranging from short fitness walks on flat, smooth terrain, to much more challenging hikes on some of the most difficult trails in the area. The club does not schedule many hikes during…
August 2024, Front Page
Red Hot Summer
Patti Jo Lewis The Red, White & Blue SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) and Lady Niners Golf Tournament was held on July 2. Hot, hot, hot days on the course! There were 59 golfers divided into two flights. A dozen Lady Niners joined our outing. Flight One had eight teams, seven teams with four players and one…
August 2024, Front Page
Creating With Friends—Pastels, Zentangle, and Buttons
Debora Witten Creating with Friends had a “working with pastels” demo on June 27. There were many budding pastelists learning different technique strokes. Anyone hooked on pastels? If so, come to Creating With Friends on Aug. 29, 1 to 4 p.m., to continue playing with pastels. If pastels are not your creative outlet, many other…
August 2024
Grace, Retirement, and Softball
Tim Malone Graceful behavior enhances retired life. The happiest retirees find fulfillment in giving back. They channel their talents toward meaningful contributions. Acting with grace is a powerful practice that transcends mere politeness. Retirement is a significant life transition, and it can be approached with a sense of grace and purpose. We can approach our…