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, we hold informational presentations for new residents. On April 15, new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers Welcome Gathering. Please welcome them.…
Diane Verkuylen-Murphy We are deeply grateful to the SaddleBrooke Ranch and SaddleBrooke communities, as well as all our visitors, for your incredible support of the Spring ARTwalk. Your enthusiasm and encouragement helped make this event truly special, as we welcomed guests into 29 home studios and showcased the talents of about 50 artists in our…
Deborah Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch sponsored a pet food drive on April 28. The pet food drive resulted in $1,995 in monetary donations to Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR). Food donations included over 320 cans of cat food, 180 cans of dog food, 775 pounds of dry dog food, and 200…
Tim Malone The Ripple Effect in Retirement refers to the positive and far-reaching impact that a retiree’s actions, mindset, and lifestyle can have on others—family, community, and even society—long after their professional career ends. It’s a metaphor for how one significant life change sends waves outward, influencing many areas of life. Just as a single…
David Zapatka Friend, word-lover, and bridge player, Jim Nulty, whose career path led him to Perth, Australia, offered this word from his overseas experience. Cobber cob·ber, noun. A cobber is an Australian and New Zealand slang term for a close friend, mate or companion. It is the equivalent to “buddy” or “pal” in American English.…
Taking Care of Your Body Anywhere: Home Care and Vacation Tips Heidi Overman, LMT, Certified Integrative Health Coach, Empty Cup Wellness One of the most common questions I hear from clients is: “What can I do at home—or while traveling—to help with pain between sessions?” What you do between appointments matters just as much as…
Leah Kari, licensed insurance agent and retired pharmaceutical representative For a comprehensive understanding of the enrollment process, please refer to the previous month’s issue of this publication, which will feature Part 1 and provide detailed guidance on how to enroll in Medicare. Automatic Enrollment: If you are receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)…
Tove Pape If you live in SaddleBrooke Ranch, the chances are high that you have met Chrissy Kaestle and been greeted with a big smile. You may even have seen her on the highway driving her golf cart to Bashas’. After many years here at the Ranch, Chrissy has decided to move to within a…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Recently, with some of my dear women friends we watched the movie Song Sung Blue, the true story of a singing couple called Thunder and Lightning. We could relate to Neil Diamond songs that have resonated with listeners for many decades. For me a flood of teenage memories surfaced. The music of our teens…
Gary Chalk Our anniversary is in March. I have the memory of a Living Retired man, so my wife Jan began reminding me in between putting away her Christmas decorator pillows and bringing out her New Year’s decorator pillows. “Gary, this year let’s book a special dinner at a restaurant that features haute cuisine. It…