Gary Chalk You can decide if there is something fishy about today’s Living Retired story. I have been hooked on tuna casserole since I was a kid. These days I also enjoy tuna steaks cooked rare, tuna sandwiches for lunch, and tuna pasta salad during summer. So, a couple of weeks ago, it was to…
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January 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Quotidian
David Zapatka While reading in the October Mensa Bulletin, member and contributor Ruth said she loved watching old monster movies and said, “I preferred all these monsters to quotidian life.” Quotidian: kwoh-TID-ee-uhn, adjective, 1. Occurring daily; happening every day 2. Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane or trivial 3. (Medical) Recurring every day, particularly referring…
Features, January 2026
Being Open
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart How you cope with unexpected problems and frustrations can easily be the difference between living a good life and living an unhealthy one. If you choose unhealthy coping mechanisms like avoidance or denial, for example, you can quickly turn a tough situation into a tragic one. And sadly, this is a common…
Features, January 2026
In Passing – January 2026
Samuel I. Horowitz Samuel I. Horowitz, 79, died Aug. 18, 2025, in Rockville, Md., after a yearlong battle with leukemia. He and his wife, Lorna Michelson, were residents of SaddleBrooke for 14 years. Their marriage was 48 years strong. A Celebration of Life for Sam will take place on Friday, Jan. 30, in the HOA1 Clubhouse…
Features, January 2026
2 Your Health: Intentional Beginnings: Starting the Year with Purpose, Alignment, and Therapeutic Support
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997, Certified Integrative Health Coach The new year often arrives with pressure: resolutions, routines, and the expectation to “start strong.” For many navigating stress, aging, fatigue, and changing health needs, this push rarely creates lasting wellness. More often, it leads to burnout by February. This year, I invite you to begin differently.…
Features, January 2026
2 Your Health: Healthy Relationships for the New Year
Dr. Rose Bricker Holiday stress can damage relationships. Frustration and irritation can erode them. There are things you can do to help heal the relationship and continue to build a strong bond with others. It doesn’t matter if the damage is with a family member, spouse, or friend. The principles are the same. Try these…
January 2026, Features
SBR Cancer Fundraising Breaks All Records!
Sandy Jessop The Saddlebrooke Ranch Cancer Support Group has been taking on cancer for more than 10 years, and 2025 was no different. Although our past fundraising has always been successful, the Cancer Support Group provided a new approach to include more residents in the fun. Our first annual Silent Auction took place on Oct.…
January 2026, Features
Savor Retirement: Practicing Self-Care in Retirement
Tim Malone Practicing self-care means intentionally nurturing your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. It’s the art of listening to your needs and responding with kindness, not guilt. Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s foundational. It allows you to show up fully for yourself and others. Practicing self-care in retirement offers a wealth of benefits that extend far…
