“I wouldn’t mind being in jail if I had three cellmates who were decent players and who were willing to keep the game going 24 hours a day” —Warren Buffett, describing his love of the game of bridge. Bridge is the world’s most popular card game, enjoyed every day by millions of people. It is…
Generals, April 2020
Save the Date – April 25
Sleep on it until April 25, when your one-stop, best-price solution comes to SaddleBrooke! SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) and Custom Fundraising Solutions are bringing great brands and pricing to SaddleBrooke and helping southern Arizona military troops. Get 40 to 60 percent off retail on adjustable bases, bed frames, and mattresses, with bedding and accessories at prices that…
Features, April 2020
Ranch Roots Genealogy Club
The next meeting of Ranch Roots will be on Monday, April 27, 2020, at 1 p.m., in the La Mesa Room. We will discuss some websites you can use to further your research on your family tree other than Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. If you have discovered a website or a book that has helped, please…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Helping Area Kids With Real World Skills
Barbara Barr One of the best things about being a Rotarian is that you get to really make a difference, locally and globally. One of the greatest joys of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke has been funding a robotics program in an area school. When you see the excitement in the student’s eyes, you know what difference…
Features, April 2020
Word of the Month: Pismire
David Zapatka Reader Diane DeCarlo writes, “I enjoyed your article ‘Word’ in our January paper. I just wanted to share with you a favorite word of mine which is ‘pismere,’ another word for ‘ant.’ But I use the word for an annoying person.” Thank you for your suggestion Diane. I discovered you’re not the only…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
SBR-GOP Republican Club Hosts Program on Human Trafficking
SBR-GOP Republican Club will hear about human trafficking on Monday, April 20 at 3:00 p.m., in the Ranch House Grill – Sol Ballroom. Join your neighbors and meet our guest speaker, Supervising Special Agent Tammy Breitzke, of the DHS ICE Human Trafficking & Smuggling Group. Human trafficking involves transporting someone into a situation of exploitation.…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Taking Care: SaddleBrooke Stroke/Neurological Support Group
Esta Goldstein Taking care of yourself, Care-Givers, is one of the most important things you can do for yourself every day. Think of what will happen to your loved one if you are not well, hurting, or unable to be there for the important moments in life. That’s why we are having Dr. Robert Watson,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Social Ballroom Dance Club News
Carol Osgood, PR Committee The SaddleBrooke Ranch Social Ballroom Dance Club is for all dancers. Improve your skills or learn to dance for the very first time! It is all for fun, with a wonderful social network. You can dance like no one is watching! The March Dance and Dine in the Sol Ballroom was…
Features, April 2020
2 Your Health: Deep Tissue MassageWhy Does Massage Hurt Sometimes? Communication is Key to a Successful Massage!
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 Deep tissue massage is often preferred when getting a massage. This type of massage can be very successful in breaking up adhesions, chronic muscular holding patterns, increasing range of motion, decreasing pain, and can break up stuck fascia. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem and can help you…
Generals, April 2020
Oracle Schools Foundation
Since voters approved the override continuation and bond for the Oracle School District last November, I’ve had a few people ask me “who will provide oversight of the projects and spending?” My quick answer to this question is “your governing board”. We take our oversight responsibility very seriously, and are committed to delivering return on…