Category: January 2022

Ross Dunfee Prior to the American Revolution, the colonies had no naval forces, but did have a large maritime population and many merchant vessels employed in domestic and foreign trade. That merchant service was familiar not only with the sea but also with warfare. On Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the first Navy.…

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Linda Shannon-Hills Mark your 2022 calendar for the Red Cross blood drives at SaddleBrooke Ranch in the Sol Ballroom at the Ranch House. 2022 schedule: * Saturday, Feb. 19, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Saturday, April 23, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Saturday, July 16, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Saturday, Sept.…

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Susan Marie, Host of The Doggy Diva Show Tis the season to be celebrating the holidays with family and friends! To ensure that celebrations are relaxing and enjoyable, preparation is key. Before the festivities begin, have a plan in place that includes the safety of your four-legged family members. As we all know, pets are…

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Bob Lenihan Bob Lenihan is a resident of SaddleBrooke; a retired Arizona public school elementary teacher and principal; a husband, father and grandfather; a U.S. Air Force veteran; and a member of the Arizona Coalition of School Board Members. Yes, do we truly care about our children regarding their education? I’m not so sure. If…

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The Employee Appreciation Committee Hats off to the residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch. This was our 11th year collecting donations for our employees, and we have enjoyed every minute of it. We broke records this year with your generosity. You have brought a lot of smiles and happiness to these employees who work tirelessly to make…

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Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) is planning for a busy holiday season, as they prepare to meet the needs of their customers who are food insecure. Food insecurity is defined as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life.” On the Sunday before…

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Glamour and glitz is back on March 5, 2022! We hope you will join us for this fun Red Hat Society–Arizona Chapters event from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom at the Cottonwood Clubhouse in Sun Lakes. The convention is hosted by Desert Ya Ya’s and Chapeaux Rouge, along with hosts…

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JoAnne Guadioso The holiday season is meant to be full of joy, merriment, and happy socializing, but can sometimes stray far away from this. Your days may be filled with gift shopping, family reunions, party planning, overeating, and not enough sleep. Prepping for the holidays can be harsh on anyone! Luckily, essential oils can be…

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Linda Shannon-Hills Members of the Colorado Club or new residents from Colorado are invited to attend a casual social event on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in La Mesa and Montana rooms located in La Hacienda Club from 4 to 6 p.m. Stop off at the Bistro for a beverage of choice or snack to bring…

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Judy Smith Women of Action of SaddleBrooke Ranch hosted Doug Cardell, former Congressional aide, veteran, business owner, educator, and candidate for a Ph.D. in economic policy, at their Oct. 25 meeting. Cardell discussed the differences between free-market capitalism, fascism, socialism, and communism in regards to national economic policy. Fascism, socialism, and communism limit the rights of…

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