Nancy Teeter, RDN A high protein diet is necessary to prevent muscle loss. While seniors may be at risk for muscle loss, it can be prevented by two things: weight training and diet. This statement is mostly fiction. I recommend that each meal include about 20 grams of protein. Good protein sources include intact grains…
Category: July 2019
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
PhotoWorks visits Oracle’s Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm
Arlene Wong On June 13th, eleven members of the SBR PhotoWorks went on a photography field trip to the lavender farm in Oracle. It was a record-breaking hot day, and the cooler temps in the Oracle hills were welcomed. Carolyn Blair, owner of the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm and resident artist, greeted the…
Features, July 2019
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills The Newcomer’s Gathering is a chance for our new residents to introduce themselves to the community and to other new residents just arriving. This gives new residents a chance to meet other new residents and to hear about activities and events at the Ranch. Resident veterans have volunteered to come…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Another banner year for the Women’s Club
Marian Bianchini Time does fly, and with a host of activities and programs, this year was no exception! To kick off our year, we had the team from ULTA join us to educate the membership in beauty trends spanning hair care, skin care and cosmetics. That was followed by our first ever off-site event at…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Writers’ Guild
Come check out our Saddlebrooke Ranch Writing Guild. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the La Vista room from 1:00-3:00 p.m. After discussing a topic on how to improve our writing, we share excerpts from our own memoirs, essays, fiction or family stories. If you have questions about…
Generals, July 2019
Would you repeat that again? I didn’t hear you.
Listen up! Don’t take your ears for granted. Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S. and it can affect the quality of your life and relationships. One out of three people age 65-74 has some level of hearing loss and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty…
Front Page, July 2019
Robson Resort Communities moves up on the 2019 Builder 100 annual list
Builder Magazine has revealed its annual list of the country’s top 100 homebuilders, ranked by closings. Continuing to climb the ranks, Robson Resort Communities remains a strong competitor among the top building firms in the country. Having closed 790 homes in 2018, Robson Resort Communities jumped from 80th position last year to 61st this year, an…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Heart to heart
Simply heartwarming…that was the feeling as the Ranch Piecemakers were finishing up their latest project. Community outreach is a significant part of the Piecemakers’ activities and we recently combined efforts to make quilts for cancer and dialysis patients. Each club member made individual “blocks” using a pieced heart pattern. Everyone’s personality came shining through; the…
Sports, July 2019
Ranchette Putters news and playday results
Camille Esterman While the Ranchette Putters usually welcome the chance to putt before the heat of the day, the 8:00 a.m. start time in May brought unpredictable, changeable weather. And many of the putters changed clothes accordingly, dressing in layers for our desert conditions. The Ranchette Putters are proud to announce this month’s winners for…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
What’s new at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club?
At the May 20 meeting of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club, we were honored to host Dianne Post, International attorney/consultant. She informed us of the important issues in our state capital, recent bills being brought before the state house and senate and the results of others. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club was formed in 2017.…