Category: August 2021

Fox Tucson Theatre: Upcoming Fall Events

Norma Gentry Summer at the Fox is abuzz with activity. Ticket sales are ongoing for the recently announced line-up of 50+ shows, hiring of staff that it takes to run the theatre, and a thorough maintenance program is under way to make sure the “Crown Jewel of Tucson” is picture-perfect on opening day August 19…

Rotary Club Welcomes New Members

Joe Guyton There are certainly signs that folks are leaving their COVID cocoons and once again looking for ways to reach out to socialize and to give back to their communities. During the past two weeks the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke inducted five new members. We are so fortunate to have so many experienced Rotarians…

Dollars & Sense: U.S. Housing Market Forecast 2021–22: Will It Crash or Boom?

Melanie and Douglas Sedam Will the housing market crash? Let’s look at the most recent housing market trends and predictions for 2021 and 2022. We’ll discuss current overall real estate trends, price, and rent increases, housing sales and supply, mortgage rates and delinquencies, and other key industry takeaways and insights into the U.S. housing market. This…

2 Your Health: How Often Should I Get a Massage?

Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT-24997 Most of my clients ask me, “How often should I get a massage?” This can be a tough question. Because our bodies have gone through different things—we have all had different levels of exercise, different jobs, and adventures through the years—the type of bodywork and how regularly can differ. I like…

I Joined the Club

Becky Kueker I have always believed in intuition and never more than on Jan. 19, 2021. A day I will remember forever. Suddenly awake, covered with sweat, tears running down my cheeks, it was 2 a.m. I had dreamed that I had breast cancer and I was going to die. It was as if I…

Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues

Joy Wegner It’s a noble goal to operate an animal shelter and think that every dog and every cat can be adopted into a loving, caring home. It’s a harsh reality that not every dog or cat that finds themselves lodged in an animal shelter is readily adoptable. The staff and volunteers at Pinal County…

Word of the Month: Thraldom

David Zapatka While reading page 52 of The Labours of Hercules by Alice A. Bailey in my book-reading group, I ran across this sentence. “Let the soul be single in its purpose and freed from the thraldom of matter, and then right action and a right point of view will inevitably be the characteristics of the…

SBR Fall Flu Vaccine Drives: September 25 and October 16

Linda Shannon-Hills The SBR Flu Vaccine Drive has been scheduled for Saturdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 16, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Desert Life Pharmacy has ordered vaccines for our community. An online registration has been set up by the Desert Life Pharmacy in 5-minute increments. Each person must register to receive the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine.…

Essential Oil Tips for Your Summertime Routine

JoAnne Gaudioso Summertime is perfect for many outdoor activities: going to the pool, attending neighborhood barbecues, surfing the waves, or hiking in the mountains, to name a few. But, with the bright and balmy weather also comes the challenge of staying comfortable and cool when the heat gets to be too much. Fortunately, there are…

Nature’s Way: Fall Migration

Jim Hoagland August is one of the best months for birding in Arizona. In normal years, migration picks up and diversity of species peaks during the summer monsoons. There is no better way to enjoy bird watching this time of year than by going to a birding festival. They are organized to get you to…