Sandy Jessop Gratitude is something we usually consider during the fall and winter holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, and/or Kwanzaa). But sometimes we may forget to practice gratitude daily. Samarea Lenore, PhD, Clinical Health Psychology Fellow, defines gratitude as, “the active practice of appreciation of positive regard for self in life, for those around you,…
January 2025, Generals
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December 2024, Front Page
12th Annual Holiday Lights Tour at SaddleBrooke Ranch
Leslie Brown Do you remember bundling up and riding around in the family car to view the twinkling holiday lights? Let’s cruise the streets in golf carts and view some festive cheer! Mark your calendar for the 12th annual Holiday Lights Golf Cart Tour to see all that glitters and glows at the Ranch on…
December 2024, Front Page
A Big Thank You …
Marilee Jensen … from the Tri-Community Food Bank to the Dinking Divas and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents for the Election Day food drive. The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch organized an Election Day food drive to benefit the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) as well as Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR). For the TCFB, community members…
December 2024, Front Page
Come Celebrate the Holidays with Voices in the Oaks
Seasons Greetings from Voices in the Oaks Chorale! Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom for our 2024 Holiday Concert. The SBR Merry Carolers and Voices in the Oaks will perform a delightful array of music including some of your favorite carols and selections from Handel’s Messiah. No tickets…
December 2024, Front Page
Nature’s Way: A Full Year of Birding Activities
Jim Hoagland An increasing number of residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch have been involved in a number of birding activities this year. The monthly bird surveys on the Nature Trail continued with up to 10 birders each month recording between 25 to 30 species on the 1.25-mile walk. This year we added two new species to…
December 2024, Front Page
It’s Not Too Late!
Toni Selk The holidays are quickly approaching … and we can help! The 2nd annual SaddleBrooke Ranch Arts & Crafts Fair is just the place to find last-minute gifts, holiday décor, and enjoy the holiday spirit. We grew a bit this year with over 40 exhibitors, longer shopping hours, local musicians, a wonderful raffle (you…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Glasshoppers’ Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Claudia Knauss Christmas will be here in just a few weeks, followed almost immediately by a new focus: 2025! Wondering how to handle the transition from one holiday to another in terms of home décor? Consider changing up your color scheme with new and interesting decorative glass pieces from serving trays to picture frames, vases…
Clubs & Classes, December 2024
Horseback Riding Group Enjoys Spectacular Mountain Views
Eleven riders from the Horseback Riding Group enjoyed the first ride of the fall season in October at Rancho de los Cerros located in the Catalina State Park. The location is only about 20 to 30 minutes away in Oro Valley making it a convenient place to enjoy riding through the beautiful State Park and…
Generals, December 2024
Jewish National Fund
Melanie Einbund A long time ago I collected my dimes to buy a tree in Israel through the Jewish National Fund (JNF). It is a tradition I have kept throughout my life. I buy trees in Israel to commemorate special celebrations, a marriage, a birth. Also to express my sympathy for those I have lost.…