Tim Malone Short bursts of movement—often called exercise snacks—can become one of the most enjoyable and sustainable habits in retirement. The core idea is simple: instead of committing to long, structured workouts, you sprinkle brief, energizing activities throughout your day. These “snacks” of movement are easy to savor because they fit naturally into the rhythm…
Category: Features
August 2026, Features
The First Line of Defense: How to Handle Unexpected Contact
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers can’t scam you if they can’t reach you. And when they do reach you, they’re counting on one thing, that you’ll engage before you think. Virtually every scam begins the same way: with contact you didn’t ask for. A phone call from an unfamiliar number. An email warning…
August 2026, Features
Resident Author: Beware! Heat-Related Illness Can Kill You (Part 2)
Thomas J. Sims, MD In Part 1 of this article, the dangers of Heat-Related Illnesses were discussed. Now, let’s talk about what type of people are at risk for developing a heat-related illness. Who Is at Risk for Heat–Related Illness? Risk for developing a heat-related illness is divided into two types: Modifiable risks—factors that can…
August 2026, Features
Nature’s Way: Desert Purple Martin, Star Bird of the Arizona Monsoons
Jim Hoagland Many from the Midwest and East are familiar with the Purple Martin (Subis) that roosts in Martin Birdhouses or gourds, but did you know our Desert Purple Martin (Hesperia) is a distinctive subspecies that times its nesting to our monsoons and is almost exclusively associated with saguaros or other large columnar cacti? Several…
August 2026, Features
Dollars & Sense: Preplanning the Inevitable
Leah Kari, Licensed Insurance Agent and Retired Pharmaceutical Representative Because of the importance of this topic and my experience, I am deviating from discussing Medicare insurance for this article. I’d like to share my experiences with you, and I hope they are useful. Preplanning end-of-life arrangements is a topic many avoid, but my recent experience…
August 2026, Features
2 Your Health – August 2026
What Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Integrative Health Coach “I wish I had come in sooner.” It’s one of the most common things I hear in my treatment room. Recently, a client came in because her shoulder had become so painful she could barely reach…
August 2026, Features
How Do You Define Awe?
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Awe is the feeling we get in the presence of something vast that challenges our understanding of the world, like looking up at millions of stars in the night sky or marveling at a gorgeous Arizona sunset. When someone feels awe, they may use other words to describe the experience, such as…
August 2026, Features
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners who have moved into our beautiful community in the last few months. On June 15, new and soon-to-be residents attended the Newcomers Welcome Gathering. Please welcome them. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold…
August 2026, Features
Duplicate Bridge Birthday Celebration
Toni Graves SBR Duplicate Bridge Club celebrated the 90th birthday of member Muriel Ferland on July 3. Muriel is a dear friend and a shining example of aging gracefully via challenging games and sociability. Thanks to Pam Engelhardt for the wonderful cupcakes. Happy Birthday, Muriel!