The Faith Health Alliance North (FHAN) sponsors a free annual conference addressing issues of health and aging. This year’s conference will focus on the caregiver and be held on Oct. 16, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Mountain Vista United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Ln, Tucson, AZ 85739. Caregiving can be challenging, demanding and…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Texas Club shares bluebonnets, Blue Bell and hospitality
Janelle Authur Ranchers who lived in Texas agree that two of the things they miss most about Texas are the fields of bluebonnets and that Texas favorite, Blue Bell ice cream. While members of the Ranch’s Texas Club couldn’t figure out how to reproduce the fields of bluebonnets at the Ranch, they could share a…
Generals, August 2019
Wellness Roundup
Comprehensive help for emotional, behavioral and addiction issues Linda Shannon-Hills Oro Valley Hospital has expanded their services with a new program to help those suffering from mental health or substance abuse conditions called the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Matthew Malone, psychiatrist and medical director of Oro Valley Hospital’s Behavioral Health…
Features, August 2019
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke honors Oracle Ford
Barbara Barr Members of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke honored Mark Phelps and Oracle Ford for their support and contributions to the Fore For Kids charity golf fundraiser. Oracle Ford has been such a long-time supporter of Fore For Kids, that no one can ever remember when they weren’t a sponsor of the event. Oracle…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Hearing Vibes
Treating hearing loss improves more than just your hearing Maria Menconi The Peer Discussion Group for Better Hearing continues to meet monthly to discuss many topics related to hearing loss. Often, we are joined by clinicians from the University of Arizona Hearing Clinic or other experts in the field of hearing loss. Every meeting, we…
Generals, August 2019
From The New Home Sales Team
SaddleBrooke Ranch is excited to announce the release of its newest home design and model, the Avalon. Ed’s Dogs restaurant is coming soon to SaddleBrooke Ranch! This new casual dining spot is a perfect place for golfers and residents to grab a quick bite and is perfectly situated to take advantage of the incredible views…
Sports, August 2019
Word of the Month: Demotic
David Zapatka I attend a five-day conference every summer where experts are brought in to speak about a wide variety of topics. This year’s annual gathering had 218 speakers lecturing, hosting interactive gatherings and running tournaments on 308 interesting and entertaining topics. Being a lifelong student, I’m in my element when I can learn from…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Armchair Travel Club welcomes Jim Gressinger from Southern Arizona Guide
Linda Shannon-Hills and Carol Fielding Join Jim Gressinger of Armchair Travel on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 5:00 p.m. in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom for an interesting slide show and talk on southern Arizona. Jim has visited SaddleBrooke Ranch the past several years to talk about southern Arizona road trips and travel tips, and he…
Sports, August 2019
Patriotic scene on the green
Camille Esterman American flags, Uncle Sam hats, red, white and blue twirlers and bumpers were strategically placed around the putting green on Wednesday morning, July 3. Ranchette Putters arrived wearing patriotic outfits, visors and decorated hats, ready to test their skills on a fun obstacle course. A holiday social followed the putting. Club members enjoyed…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
SaddleBrooke Ranch Technology Club
General meeting – August 12 Linda Shannon-Hills Please attend the SaddleBrooke Ranch Technology Club (SBR TC) general meeting. On Monday, Aug. 12, the club will hold a “members only” meeting in the La Mesa and Montana rooms located in the La Hacienda Fitness Center to adopt the SBR TC board-approved bylaws. The bylaws have been…