Kerry Golden, Physical Therapist Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and forget to have a well-rounded approach to fitness. Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise—endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility—on a daily basis. Each one of these exercises has different benefits. Endurance Exercises…
February 2024, Features
2 Your Health: Toxic People: How They Affect Our Relationships
Dr. Rose Bricker What exactly defines a “toxic person?” Do you get a gut feeling that things aren’t right when you engage with certain people? Do you leave the situation or encounter with feelings of confusion and anger that you are being used, manipulated, belittled, and hurt? These types of interactions never feel good! These interactions can keep you…
February 2024, Features
Featured Cat Owners
February 2024, Features
Featured Dog Walkers
February 2024, Features
Essential Oils and Memory
JoAnne Gaudioso Memory is the function of the brain that encodes, stores, and retrieves information. Whether you know it or not, you owe everything you do in life to memory-it enables you to speak, walk, develop relationships, and more. Essential oils like peppermint, rosemary and frankincense help support mental clarity and alertness. Tips for Finding…
February 2024, Features
A Family Affair
The Pentony family met over the holidays and established their own Pentony Pickleball Open. The first annual Pentony Pickleball Open included Cherry, Jim, Ethan, Jaymie, Skyler, Carrington, Haley, and John. (Photo by Debora Witten)
Generals, February 2024
Newcomers Welcome Gathering February 28
Linda Shannon-Hills You are loving our wonderful community, but do you know all that is available to you as a new resident? Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch. It’s a new community, a new state, a new home. “Where do I find all the information to make settling into this new community easier?” Come to…
February 2024, Generals
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…
February 2024, Generals
Palliative Care vs. Hospice: Are They Both the Same?
Leslie Fore and Sandy Jessop Learn more about palliative care and hospice at these upcoming events. Santa Catalina Catholic Church, Feb. 18 or Feb. 26 Jennifer Vanden Eykel, RN, MSN, patient care manager and clinical nurse educator from Casa de la Luz Hospice will be offering a “Hospice and Palliative Care—What You Need to Know”…
February 2024, Generals
Let’s Talk Fitness
Kelly Hastings Who doesn’t want to be fit? Fitness includes being able to walk and stay balanced, as well as participate in bocce ball, pickleball, fitness classes, lap swimming, aquatic classes, running, biking, barre, Zumba, or any other activity you enjoy. Fitness is a holistic concept that reflects our overall well-being. Being fit means we have the ability to perform our daily tasks effectively. There are five components to…