David Zapatka We’re doing something different this month. We’re going to explore getting a new word into dictionaries. Reader Debbie M. writes, “Hello, I enjoy your column and want to offer a suggestion. ‘Orbisculate’ is a word not yet in the dictionary. I think we should help the young people who are trying to get this word…
Features, July 2021
Monsoon 2021 Answers
Marilu Trainor Sean Benedict, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS) Phoenix office, shares information about the upcoming 2021 Monsoon season in Arizona. Q: Tell us about the upcoming monsoon season in Arizona? The North American Monsoon System (NAMS), which includes Arizona, is based on a calendar system. NAMS runs from June 15 through…
Generals, July 2021
SBR Newcomers Welcome Webinar
Linda Shannon-Hills Overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch? New community, new state, new home—where can you find all the information to make settling into this new community easier? Join the Newcomers Welcome Program for the next webinar on July 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Send an email to Linda Shannon-Hills at linda@shannonhills.net for registration…
Features, July 2021
Outside the Gate: The Cowboy Culture of Team Roping
Bob Hills At SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR), it is easy to be captivated by all the community activities. However, there is an exciting world just “outside the gate.” There are a large number of cattle and horse ranches in Arizona. This year, I have been exploring cowboy culture with my camera. In this article, I am highlighting…
Features, July 2021
Whimsy for Today
Becky Kueker My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary and, of course, pictures were taken. I sent them off to friends and family and received several back from anniversaries celebrated many years ago. As I sat studying the 1970s to the 2021 pictures, I did a double take—something has happened to my ears. They…
Features, July 2021
MEND Therapeutic: What Is Therapeutic Massage?
Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT-24997 I have found in my practice that when clients schedule a massage, they really want to feel like they have gotten work done. Clients come in and tell us about their aches, pains, injuries, surgeries, and pathologies. They are in pain, discomfort, and are sometimes hopeless. They are looking…
Features, July 2021
Health Fair 2021 Needs More Volunteers
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator All volunteers should have received an email from Dave Mersy, volunteer coordinator. If you haven’t received an email, contact Dave at djmersy@gmail.com to sign up and verify your contact information. Expanded facilities will require more volunteers than in the past. Volunteers work a 90-minute shift on the morning of the fair so they…
Features, July 2021
2 Your Health: Doctor Specializes in Identifying the Nuances of Cognitive Age-Related Change
Dr. Scott Belanger “Is it normal to experience memory lapses as I get older?” “I feel like I’m pausing more often and searching for words while I’m speaking with others.” These are some of the most common questions and concerns I hear about in my clinical practice. As a neuropsychologist, it is my job to…
Generals, July 2021
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
Supporter and Volunteer Awards for 2020-21 Nancy McCluskey-Moore For more than 20 years, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has supported food, clothing, and educational programs for local children. Annually SBCO serves a 100-mile corridor stretching from Catalina to Miami to San Carlos, Ariz., which includes more than three counties, eight communities, and approximately 4,000 youngsters. As an…
Sports, July 2021
A Big Thanks to SBRPA’s Debbie McCauley
Debbie Witten SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association thanks Debbie McCauley for volunteering countless hours ordering and distributing all of the association’s logoed shirts, hats, and jackets. She took over this task in 2016 and has been offering a variety of styles and colors of shirts for members to show off their club pride. Debbie takes orders three to…