Linda Shannon-Hills Are you a new resident to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR)? Join us for an informational presentation on Wednesday, June 4, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the SBR Ranch House Sol Ballroom. You are invited to join us for the Newcomers Welcome Gathering to learn more about the SaddleBrooke Ranch community and other things…
Category: Features
May 2025, Features
Wine Club of SBR Events
Jerri Wunder Members of the Wine Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch recently enjoyed a fabulous fine wine tasting of South Australian Wines. The evening’s presentation was led by Bill Felix of RNDC and our own Edie Hugo. Both were fantastic narrators and tour guides for the evening. We all knew a little more “Aussie” by the…
May 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Gentle
David Zapatka Reader and bridge player Andrew Sauter wrote, “’shenanigans’ shows up every couple of years in movies, but why? Also, cool words like ‘syzygy,’ ‘brouhaha’ (ha ha it’s funny to say twice), the kids’ string game Cat’s Cradle (do cats sleep in there if you are not careful?)” While reading Titus Techera’s article, Recovering…
May 2025, Features
Robson Resort Communities Wins Three Gold Awards at NAHB’s The Nationals
Robson Resort Communities, a premier leader in luxury 55+ living, proudly announces it earned three Gold Awards at The Nationals, the prestigious New Home Sales and Marketing Awards presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The ceremony, held on Feb. 25 in Las Vegas, honors the top achievements in the home building industry…
May 2025, Features
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. On March 25, new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers…
May 2025, Features
Lifelong Learning and the Art of Learning How to Learn
Tim Malone Retirees at SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch who are committed to self-improvement, curiosity, and adaptability are individuals who probably seek personal growth and enrichment in their retired lives. They embrace the concept of lifelong learning. “The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.”—B.B. King Self-improvement refers to the…
May 2025, Features
Grandma Brain
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Like many of you in our community, I am a grandma. What I have discovered isn’t just about love for our grandchildren. There is a term called “Grandma Brain.” Although it is not a technical term, it connotes a scientific explanation. What has been shown in neurological research is that something unique…
May 2025, Features
Featured Cat Owners
May 2025, Features
2 Your Health – May 2025
How You Can Identity Narcissistic Traits and Behaviors Dr. Rose Bricker What exactly is narcissism? Often, it’s misunderstood in our society. I think it’s because it can be so confusing. Did you know there are different types of narcissism? For example, the grandiose narcissist is often egotistical, loud, arrogant, demanding, and seeking attention. The next…
