David Zapatka July’s WOTM word, “eggcorn,” resulted in a flurry of reader comments. “Just read your article in the Pioneer Press about eggcorns, and it made me chuckle. I didn’t realize they were called eggcorns, but I’ve encountered a few of the same “slip of the ears.” One that always annoys me is when people say ‘It’s…
Category: September 2022
September 2022
Dollars and Sense: Making a Retirement Budget
The Paseo Financial Group Using a retirement budget can improve your peace of mind and lessen your stress about money in your golden years. It can help you avoid spending too much of your nest egg too soon—a financial mistake many retirees make. With a few simple steps, you can develop a budget that accounts for…
September 2022
Mudslingers Pottery Club: Feel What the Potter Feels
Heading into the fall months, it’s a great time to bring out the artist within you. Many of our potters will be returning from their summer vacations, and the sharing and creativity amongst the potters is energizing. Sign up for one of the upcoming 3-hour intro to hand building sessions. After attending the first session, the…
September 2022
Urgent Need for Volunteers
Karen Adamson If you have ever considered volunteering, there are some agencies at this time that are desperately searching for assistance. The Foster Care Review Board of Pinal County is looking for volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to serve on the monthly reviews of foster care cases. This is an extremely meaningful position that serves…
September 2022
California Club Summer of Love Gathering October 6
Save the Date! How can we forget—tie-dye clothes, braided leather headbands, fringed vests, flower head wreaths, love beads, Jimmy Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Iron Butterfly, driving to San Francisco in a VW van, the rain at Woodstock … that was the “summer of love.” As a California Club member, you’re invited to join us to reminisce,…
September 2022
Spanish Classes at the Ranch!
Español y Más, with instructor Judy Freeman, is offering a Beginning Spanish class at the Ranch. This is your chance to jump in at the very beginning, or brush up on the skills you’ve already acquired. Start your path to conversation, and you might find yourself having a little fun along the way! The beginning…
September 2022
U.S. Military History: U.S. Flag Folding—Part 1 of 2
Ross Dunfee While not officially adopting a flag at the time of the Declaration of Independence, the “Continental Colors” (aka the “Grand Union” flag), has historically been referred to as the first national flag of the United States. That flag has a striking resemblance to the British East India Company (1707-1801), where the canton resembles…
September 2022
Fall Flu Vaccine Drives September 17 and October 29
Linda Shannon-Hills The 2022 SBR flu vaccine drive has been scheduled for Saturdays, Sept. 17 and Oct. 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. Desert Life Pharmacy has ordered vaccines for our community. An online registration has been set up by Desert Life Pharmacy. Please register each person one at a time. Don’t double up to register…
September 2022
Don’t Miss This Sale!
Roberta Bowers and Sharon Marchant October is Cancer Awareness Month, and the We Be Beaders (WBB) Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch is having a cancer fundraising event. On Tuesday, Oct. 4 and Friday, Oct. 7, we will be having a special jewelry sale to help the American Cancer Society promote the prevention and cure of cancer.…
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Join Us! SaddleBrooke Ranch’s 7th Annual Cancer Walk
The Cancer Support Group needs your support! Last year, in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) showed the city—and ourselves—just how tough we are as we gathered together to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night. Our SBR team of almost 50 members was Strong, Brave, and Resilient! Our 7th…