Gary Chalk My Monday morning routine is to publish my latest Living Retired column. My wife Jan’s routine is to ask, “Gary, how on earth do you come up with such gobbledygook?” I explain that frequently the stories fall in my lap, or more recently, in my wallet; but actually, it didn’t fall in my…
September 2025, Features
Featured Cat Owners
September 2025, Features
Featured Dog Walkers
September 2025, Features
Nature’s Way: Birding on Mt. Lemmon in September
Gerald Tietje There are wonderful birding opportunities in the desert ecosystem surrounding SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR), but different species of birds are found at different elevations, so birding on Mt. Lemmon provides an opportunity to see many different species of birds. Mt. Lemmon rises to 9,157 feet in elevation, the tallest peak in the Santa Catalina…
September 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Corrival
David Zapatka Longtime friend, wordsmith, and fellow verbivore Bill Lewis recently sent me a summary of the Missouri State Games table tennis results where he presides as the grand master tournament director. He writes, “In a Johnny Quest race for first place in the Under 2100 division, there were 12 hardy corrivals.” Corrival—cor·ri·val noun 1:…
September 2025, Features
Savor Retirement: The Real Secrets to Savoring Retirement
Tim Malone Savoring retirement isn’t just about having enough money—it’s about embracing a new chapter with intention, joy, and purpose. A happy retirement isn’t just about having enough money—it’s about savoring life, staying engaged, and finding joy in everyday moments. “Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open…
September 2025, Generals
Scammers Exploit Emotions: How Older Adults Can Stay a Step Ahead
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers don’t need to be smart—they just need to be good at manipulating emotions. Whether it’s fear, greed, loneliness, or even compassion, fraudsters are experts at pressing the right emotional buttons to override logic and rush victims into poor decisions. Older adults are often prime targets. These scams are…
September 2025, Features
Understanding Fear
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart We live in uncertain times. Every day can bring new challenges. There is a lot of “what if” right now. You may be feeling out of sorts and not know why. It may be admitting you are unconsciously burying your emotion of fear. Fear limits us in many ways: * Loss of…
September 2025, Generals
Did You Know? Update Your Emergency Contact Information on Your HOA Profile
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors It is important to update your emergency contact information on the HOA website. Recently, a resident was eating at the Ranch House Grill, when they had a medical episode. Help came quickly thanks to others eating there and the Golder Ranch Fire Department. When the Ranch House Grill staff…
September 2025, Generals
UA Cooperative Extension: Master Gardener – September 2025
Cool Cacti and Succulents for Hot Gardens The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation on “Cool…