Debora Witten On Feb. 4, the Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch sponsored a shoe drive to provide shoes for the homeless in the Tucson region. Members of the Dinking Divas accepted donations at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Courts between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. They were overwhelmed by the response with almost 900 pairs of…
Kathy Sinnott Rockin’ 4 Heroes is cognizant that we need to honor and remember our nation’s hero groups and inspire others to follow in these footsteps. Rockin’ 4 Heroes is on a mission to encourage today’s youth to seek careers in public service. One method of inspiring youth is to depict the multitude of opportunities…
David Zapatka Reader Linda Walker writes, “I was studying the Bible and wanted to know the opposite of jealousy. Google AI Gemini told me of a new word, “compersion.” It said, ‘Jealousy is the feeling of resentment or anger toward someone because they possess something you desire. Compersion is the feeling of joy or contentment…
Emotional Maturity and Emotional Blindness Dr. Rose Bricker Emotional maturity and emotional intelligence are terms that we may hear today when chatting with our friends, families, and co-workers about relationships. But what do those two terms even mean? Characteristics of an Emotionally Mature Person • They are realistic and accept reality on its terms and…
Rick Thompson One of the most frequent questions I get is, “I want a new camera, what should I buy?” It’s a very legitimate question but the answer may be you don’t need a new camera. Perhaps you just need to upgrade your skills. Or maybe buy a new phone. The good news is that…
Debora Witten Here’s a perfect gift for pickleball players! Greg Bell is president of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Lapidary & Jewelry Club here at SBR. This last fall, Greg made a pair of pickleball paddle earrings for his wife, Debbie Maurina. They were a hit on and off the courts! They are entirely sterling silver with…
Tim Malone “Change your thoughts and you change your world.”—Norman Vincent Peale Changing how you look at things means altering your perspective or the lens through which you view a situation, event, or experience. This shift in perspective can transform your emotional response, understanding, and overall experience of that situation. This involves consciously deciding to…
Toni Graves Kathy Grudin, a resident of SaddleBrooke Ranch from Bend, Ore., held a lefse-making demonstration at the Graves’ for Norwegian-loving friends on Jan. 12, just catching the last of the holiday/winter season and prepping for next year. Uff da! Her patience and valued skill resulted in stacks of the lovely potato delicacy so treasured…
