Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator Plans are on track for the 2021 Health Fair, Saturday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Both clubhouses, SaddleBrooke One and MountainView, will be available to provide adequate space. Free shuttles will transport people between clubhouses. As in the past, fairgoers park at the MountainView parking lot and use the shuttle…
Category: September 2021
Generals, September 2021
Back to the Garden: Rain and Shine
Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener The summer of 2021 has been a marvelous time for gardening in our SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch communities. Tomatoes, squash, potatoes, lettuces, herbs, and flowers were abundant before the rains of July—and cooler temperatures have allowed us to enjoy our home-grown delights for many days following the monsoon moisture. This July…
Generals, September 2021
Fall Flu Vaccine Drives
Linda Shannon-Hills Update: There are still a few registration times for the upcoming SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Flu Vaccine Drive, scheduled on 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 five-minute…
Features, September 2021
Spotlight On Advertiser: Golf Cars of Arizona Improves Dealerships and Manufactures Its Own Golf Car Brand
David Taylor When searching for a new vehicle, visiting a professional dealership as opposed to a car lot gives a level of comfort that the products and services offered are going to be top notch. Purchasing a new golf car is no exception. Golf Cars of Arizona owner Dareck Makowski is moving his company more…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Beginner Ukulele Lessons
Carla Marquardt Join our beginner ukulele lessons, with a free loaner ukulele to use, Wednesday, Sept. 8 through Oct. 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. in La Mesa Room. Just for fun, try it out! You can’t read music? You don’t need to! Whether you’ve played before or want to learn now, you are invited to join in…
Features, September 2021
U.S. Military History: U.S. Army—Flag, Song, Motto, and Oath
Ross Dunfee Flag—The Army Seal was used originally during the American Revolution to authenticate documents. It displayed the designation “War Office,” which was synonymous with Headquarters of the Army, and the Roman year MDCCLXXVIII (1778), the first time it was used. It remained unchanged until 1947, when the War Office banner was replaced with “Department…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
SBR Technology Club—General MeetingDrones – Capturing Moments from Every Angle
Linda Shannon-Hills To buy, or not to buy, is an often-asked question when it comes to purchasing many products, and sometimes it can be quite the head-scratcher working out if it’s the right purchase for you. So, to try and help you make your mind up about purchasing a drone, the SBR Technology Club is…
Generals, September 2021
How to Become a Master Gardener
Laurie Foster The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension trains gardening enthusiasts of Pinal County as master gardener volunteers who help their fellow citizens grow better gardens and more sustainable landscapes. Class dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 6, 2021, through Feb. 16, 2022, from 9 a.m. to noon Tuition: $150 per individual and $225 per couple, which includes books and…
Features, September 2021
2 Your Health: What Makes a Good Massage?
Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist You may have come back from having a massage and thought, “that wasn’t very good.” Sometimes you do not know why, and sometimes you know exactly why. It was definitely the therapist. The therapist didn’t meet your needs. You had wished you told them more pressure or less pressure or to…
Generals, September 2021
Live Music at the Grill
Deb McGiboney Live Music on the Ranch House Grill’s patio featuring Chuck Moses was a wonderful event, enjoyed by all. Chuck Moses was the best music event by far! Everyone was dancing and having a great time on July 29.