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…
Features, April 2026
Featured Dog Walkers
Features, April 2026
Bingo Winners!
Debora Witten SaddleBrooke Ranch residents have enjoyed bingo two times a month. Lingky Sugg and Gayle Riche shared bingo winnings on March 8. (Photo by Debora Witten)
Features, April 2026
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last 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…
Features, April 2026
2 Your Health: When Is It Safe to Get a Massage and When Should You Wait?
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997, Certified Integrative Health Coach, Empty Cup Wellness Occasionally, I must turn a client away because it is not safe for them to receive a massage that day. When I explain that I cannot work on them, it can be disappointing. However, those decisions are always made for one reason: safety. Massage…
April 2026
Word of the Month: Portmanteau
David Zapatka Coming from a tech and marketing background, sister and reader, Debbie, recognized a trend in her field that is prevalent today and suggested researching the word, portmanteau. Portmanteau port·man·teau, port-ˈman- tō noun: a word blending the sounds and meanings of two other words Origin and Etymology: From French portemanteau, literally “carry cloak,” a…
Features, April 2026
Comedy Klatch: Mission Accomplished
Melanie Einbund In early February, SaddleBrooke audiences were treated to the delight and comedy of Comedy Klatch’s first-rate production riddled with humor and a lot of “belly” laughter. And let us not forget the costumes and scenic design. The backdrops for each scene were generated AI images that were projected onto the stage. As stated…
April 2026, Features
Tomatoes Year Round
Debora Witten Nancy Jarvis enjoys her homegrown tomatoes! SaddleBrooke Ranch did not have a frost this winter so Nancy’s tomato plants continued to produce juicy, delicious, fresh tomatoes. Just another reason to live in Arizona!
April 2026, Features
Dollars and Sense: Spring Into Financial Wellness: 5 Steps for Your Money Check-Up
Elisa Ross Just as you schedule annual physicals with your doctor, your finances deserve regular check-ups. Spring is the perfect time to ensure your financial house is in order with these five essential steps. 1. Review and Update Beneficiaries. Life changes, but designations often don’t. Verify that retirement accounts, life insurance, and bank accounts reflect…
April 2026, Features
Grief and Story Sharing Study Looking for Volunteers
Sharon K. Miller All of us, at one time or another, lose someone near and dear to us. For many, it’s difficult to come to terms with the loss and our grief may stay with us for some time. Eventually, though, when remembering happy times, we can tell stories that make us and others laugh…