Jim Hoagland November marks the beginning of many migratory bird species visiting our pond at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Some species stay for short periods, and others for several days or even months, like the American Wigeons, which stay here through mid-March. Although a few species, such as Green-winged Teal and Cinnamon Teal, along with the…
The Mind-Body Connection: Listening to What Your Pain Is Telling You Heidi Overman, LMT, Integrative Health & Wellness Coach Pain often feels like the enemy: something to push through, numb, or ignore. What if pain is your body’s language? Many people notice aches that linger or conditions like arthritis and old injuries resurface. Instead of…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…