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…
April 2026, Features
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…
April 2026, Features
Spice Sisters’ Lunch Gathering
Lingky Sugg The Spice Sisters got together on Feb 5. Pictured from left to right are, front row: Gayoung Kim LaRue, Christy Elento; middle row: Evelyn Silver, Karen Jordan, Lingky Sugg, Madoka Knight, Cherry Pentony, Charinda Moyer, Nandita Shah, JoAnn Kamada; standing behind: Linda Kehr, Francess Guilloux.
April 2026, Generals
Trico Electric Executives at SBR on May 18
Kevin McCarthy Members of Trico’s executive team will be at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) on Monday, May 18 to present updates on projects of interest to residents. Topics include, but are not limited to, Trico’s Fiber Backbone, high speed internet offerings, and data centers. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Location: La Mesa/La Montana Rooms We look…
April 2026, Generals
Creative Giving Thanks the Women at the February WOW
Linda Shannon-Hills Microwave bowl and casserole cozies, baby crocheted sweaters, along with Super Bowl team fabric table runners were a big hit with the women attending the February Women of Wine (WOW). Their purchases go toward our ability to buy more fabric, yarn, and notions for the thousands of items made each year by the…
April 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – April 2026
In 2025, the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Enrichment Program awarded a $5,000 grant to the Hayden Public Library in Gila County. Hayden and its neighbor, Winkelman, are two very small rural towns about an hour north of SaddleBrooke. Hayden-Winkelman is an economically challenged area with limited activities for children other than the community pool and…