Jeanne Nordstrom, one of the original Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch, just returned from California after seeing the Barenaked Ladies concert with her husband, Victor Nordstrom, an honorary member of the Divas.They have seen the band more than 50 times! (Photo by Debora Witten)
Roger Mastro, scholarship chair, Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge, has shepherded the scholarships for the Arizona Elks Association and Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Awards. This year, we are proud to recognize six soon-to-be college/university freshmen as recipients of one $4,000 Elks National Foundation (ENF) Scholarship and five $2,000 Arizona Elks Association Scholarship Awards (AEAs). The five…
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Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 Brain health concerns are becoming more and more prevalent. As we age, we start to notice small changes in our memory, brain fog, and possibly more severe memory issues. There are many things we can do to help improve brain health. Nutrition, exercise, supplements, puzzles, and massage are just a few…
The We Be Beaders (WBB) club will hold special fundraising sales to help the American Cancer Society promote the prevention and cure of cancer. All jewelry and other beaded items for sale are created by our club members. WBB will donate 100% of sale proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Please keep these dates open: Thursday, Sept.…
Sandy Jessop When SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents Nancy and Chris Racioppo’s youngest son, Anthony, was 4 years old, the unthinkable happened. Fifteen years later, those feelings come back as she describes those first days: “We took Anthony to the doctor one morning with a slight fever and bloody nose, and he was very pale. We were sent for…
David Zapatka Reader Chuck Hakkarinen, commenting on the May WOTM column, writes, “In the 20th century, Paladin was the name of the character played by actor Richard Boone in the TV western “Have Gun, Will Travel.” He was quite the dandy, living in San Francisco, quoting the Classics, fast on the draw. I think he typically…
Linda Shannon-Hills You are loving our wonderful community, but do you know all that is available to you as a new resident? Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). It’s a new community, new state, new home. You might be wondering, “where do I find all the information to make settling into this new…
Dale Farland A few months ago, Nina Fickett came to SaddleBrooke Ranch and taught a mixed-media class that was well received by all the students. She is returning on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a different type of mixed-media class: Making a Master Board. So, bring your lunch, enjoy the…
On June 17, neighbors, friends, and family gathered at the Ranch House Event Patio to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ron and Sue Monson. On display was Sue’s wedding dress that, at the time of their wedding, was 25 years old, making it 75 years old now. Guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks during a beautiful Arizona…