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: May 2023
Sports, May 2023
Time for Spring Cleaning Your Financial Accounts
R.O.S.E. Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Spring is finally here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning! While you may be busy decluttering your home, don’t forget to clean up your financial accounts as well. In addition to organizing your finances, it’s also important to be vigilant against scams and fraud. Here are some…
Generals, May 2023
Our Warehouse Is Full!
Rosemary Douglas The 25th annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive took place on March 18. The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) in Mammoth was the recipient of money and food donated by the generous residents of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch. The donations received during the Food Drive make a major contribution toward keeping TCFB open and…
Sports, May 2023
Tennis Shenanigans
Kathie Marshall The color green, shamrocks, leprechauns, and the luck of the Irish were the prevailing themes of the March 17 St. Paddy’s Day social hosted by the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA). The event featured tennis and POP tennis play from 2 to 4 p.m., with several round-robin style rotations. The first round started…
Sports, May 2023
2023 President’s Cup Winner—Congratulations, Debbie Shelton!
Debbie Ferguson Hello Golf Fans! On March 27 and 28 the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) hosted their 2023 President’s Cup. Excitement was in the air, as was Jim Heywood’s drone. Thank you, Jim, for our group photo. Red, white, and blue could be seen from the heavens. The excitement was quelled by increasing…
Generals, May 2023
Unit Happenings – May 2023
Unit 16A Bingo Fun Marlene Diskin Joyful shouts of “Bingo!” resounded through the room as residents of Unit 16A enjoyed its first Bingo Night on March 27. Kim Schweitzer, assisted by her husband, Larry, called out numbers with exuberance. So many 16A residents attended that the Bingo chips ran out and snack mix pieces were…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Glasshoppers Members Are Preparing for Christmas in July
Andrea Cothran Glasshoppers Glass Arts Club members are looking forward to this year’s annual Christmas in July event. The entire month of July, studio classes will include projects for the upcoming holiday season. As one of our members said, “It’s never too early to start working on those Christmas gifts! Problem is I like them…
Features, May 2023
Your National Parks—Bryce Canyon National Park and Its Hoodoos
Linda Harvey Bryce Canyon National Park (NP) in southern Utah is known for the unusual scenic beauty and its “hoodoos.” The hoodoos are rock-shaped pillars formed more than 40 million years ago from chromatic limestone that has been eroded by rain and ice. These hoodoos range in color from eggshell to pink to crimson. While hoodoos…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
SBRMGA Ryder Cup Tournament 2023
Tom Graham Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) golfers from the swift completion of their scheduled rounds. Indeed, Mother Nature challenged the Ryder Cup teams. Not to worry, 104 resolute golfers plus some substitutes comprising two teams completed three days of competition. Team captains—Red Team,…
Generals, May 2023
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
SBCO Honors Special Volunteers for 2022-23 Nancy McCluskey-Moore For the past 26 years, all-volunteer organization SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has provided food, clothing, educational grants, and scholarships for local children in communities along the 100+-mile Copper Corridor that stretches north from Catalina to Globe. On April 10, SBCO board members, volunteers, and supporters gathered to…