Steve Kaye, CrossCountry Mortgage Aging. It’s a part of life in our communities, so let’s talk about it. Currently, most seniors who are at or nearing retirement age look forward to collecting what to help them financially get by in their senior years? You know this answer … it is ______ ______. Yes! You got…
Category: March 2023
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Painting Watercolor Landscapes: Classes Starting March 1
Dale Farland Watercolor painting is an art medium many SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents want to explore. Diane Vulcan, SBR resident and artist, is offering a series of four afternoon classes starting Wednesday, March 1 at 1 p.m. in the Art Room. Whether you are new to watercolor or are not a stranger to its magic,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
New Class: Tapestry Mosaic Panel, March 30 and April 6
Dale Farland SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents so thoroughly enjoyed the class for the Fun, Funky Tapestry Mosaic Magnets taught by Gillian Allard, they requested that she teach other classes utilizing her amazing design and creativity talents. In response, Gillian is returning to the SBR Art Club to teach this Tapestry Mosaic Panel class. Gillian, an artist…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Mixed Media Basics Class Offered March 23
Dale Farland On Thursday, March 23 at 1 p.m. in the Art Room, Nina Fickett will be presenting a 4-hour mixed media collage class. In this class, students will create a canvas piece using basic collage techniques with a variety of materials supplied by the instructor. The SBR Art Club wants to offer different types…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Writing Guild—“Thinking”
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving our writing skills. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the La Vista room at the La Hacienda Club from 1 to 3 p.m. If you have any questions about the club, please contact Joy Hellard at [email protected]. “Thinking” Keith Vincent…
Features, March 2023
Ray Tigerman Show at Madaras Gallery
From Friday, March 17 through Thursday, April 13, enjoy never-before-seen original paintings by Southwest artist Ray Tigerman, who was influenced at an early age by the works of Georgia O’Keeffe, Lawrence Lee, and Ed Mell. Tigerman creates bold, vibrant art that depicts indigenous Southwestern people and wildlife in their dramatic environments. Madaras Gallery is located…
Features, March 2023
The Big Disconnect
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart My observation is that the younger generations are disconnected from themselves and are disconnected from one another. They are more concerned with the people on their screens than in front of their faces. They feel the need to fill every moment of silence with something because they are uncomfortable sitting alone…
Features, March 2023
2 Your Health: Sleep, Insomnia, and How Massage Can Help You
Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT-24997 Do you have stress, anxiety, or just too much on your mind? There are many reasons why you can’t sleep. Health issues, worry, stress at work, anxiety, even the constant news of the day can affect your sleep. These past few years have elevated our stress levels. Articles and…
Features, March 2023
Word of the Month: Nomophobia
David Zapatka “Where’s my cellphone?” “Have you seen my cell phone?” “There’s no connection here. It’s so frustrating!” “My phone isn’t working. What am I going to do?” “Honey, will you call my cell phone? I can’t find it.” Have you heard these conversations? Scary, isn’t it? This fear is so prevalent in our society…
Generals, March 2023
You Are Invited—“Exploring the Role of Spirituality in Grief”
Join the Santa Catalina Catholic Church Mental Health Ministry for its March Mental Health Focus: “Exploring the Role of Spirituality in Grief.” Presented by Judy Rossman, a parishioner, Stephen Leader, and a facilitator in GriefShare at Santa Catalina Catholic Church. Everyone grieves differently. We will discuss how the experience of grief challenges our faith, and…