Ron Andrea Alex has been a “fixture” for theater in SaddleBrooke for the past 17 years. He and his wife, Donna, moved here from the Bay Area of California in 2005, where he worked as an independent marketing consultant. No stranger to theater, Alex started working backstage in professional theaters in New Jersey and New…
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Features, July 2022
Come Volunteer or Adopt a New Family Member from SOLR!
Elizabeth Mastro When my husband and I first moved to the Ranch in January 2021, we enjoyed meeting so many new neighbors while we were out walking our Lab, Abby. Having her sure made our transition into the Ranch much easier. I had volunteered with a rescue since 2013 prior to moving here, and when…
Features, July 2022
“Freedom Isn’t Free” Memorial Day Recognition
On the eve of Memorial Day 2022, an estimated 90 SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents gathered at the Ranch House to honor the millions of men and women who have died in wartime conflicts while protecting our country’s freedoms. Featured speaker for the event, which was organized by Unit 10, was Roy Thompson, chairman of the…
Features, July 2022
Madaras Gallery Presents ‘Wildlife of the Southwest’
Saturday, July 1, through Sunday, July 31, the Madaras Gallery presents a ‘Wildlife of the Southwest’ collection. Diana Madaras’ two great loves are animals and creating art. In this collection, Diana captures the beautiful spirit of our native wildlife. Experience joy and color through the amazing creatures of the Southwest. Madaras Gallery is located at 3035 N.…
Features, July 2022
Military History: Women in War
Ross Dunfee Women have been participants in war since time began. In colonial days women used firearms to protect home, property, and loved ones. During the Revolution, Civil War, World Wars, and multiple other skirmishes, women often fought quietly alongside male comrades, but not as part of the uniformed services. During WWII able-bodied men were…
Features, July 2022
2 Your Health: Pain Management: How Can Massage Help?
Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist Pain. It will disrupt your day. Your week. Your month. Your retirement years. But what can you do? A lifetime of medications? Surgeries? Shots? How about regular massage? Yes, regular massage can help with muscular pain management. Have you ever had a doctor tell you that your pain is muscular? Then…
Features, July 2022
Featured Dog Walkers
Features, July 2022
You Can Help Our Less Fortunate Veterans
If you would like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local veterans in need, there is no better way than to support your local American Legion Veterans Service Organization. “The American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 has been a steadfast ray of hope to our local, less fortunate veterans for years.” These…
Features, July 2022
Dollars and Sense: How to Prepare Your House for Sale (Part 1)
The Paseo Financial Group Every seller wants his or her home to sell quickly and for a large profit, but it takes more than luck to make that happen. It involves careful planning and knowing how to professionally prepare your home to convince buyers to pull out their checkbooks. Here are a few steps you can…
Features, July 2022
Word of the Month: Eggcorn
David Zapatka Is it just me or are you hearing this too? It seems more people are using words or phrases that sound like but are mistakenly used in a semi-logical or seemingly plausible way for the correct word or phrase either on its own or as part of an expression. While at Rudy’s BBQ,…