Category: September 2023

Oh My Gourd!

Debora Witten Mary and Steve Schneck obtain a gourd from a field owned by Wuertz Gourd, wash it, clean out the seeds, and cut, paint, and add their magic, and then it is a true work of art! They will be selling their gourds at the SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk in October.

Spotlight On Advertiser: Medicare’s Final Rule and You: 2023

Leah Sugar Kari, licensed insurance agent and retired pharmaceutical representative What is Medicare’s Final Rule for 2023? Medicare vigilantly protects you, the beneficiary, from bait and switch tactics and misleading information about Medicare Advantage, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, and Medicare Supplement Insurance plans. Medicare issued its Final Rule on April 12, 2023. This is…

Dinking Divas Thank You!

The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch sincerely thank all residents who donated to their pet food drive! The Divas were overwhelmed by how many residents came out in the record heat to drop off dry and wet cat and dog food, treats, bedding, and pet supplies. The Divas love you!

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network

My Name Is “Robbie”—Please Consider Opening Your Heart and Home to Me Romayne Trudo I was rescued on July 4, 2023, in SaddleBrooke by volunteers of the SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN). They have been looking for my owner for almost two months. I was wearing a collar, but there were no identification tags or microchip…

Come and Sing and Ring at Vista!

Sharon Scanlan Raise your voice as a member of the Vista Chancel Choir this fall! Rehearsals will be held in the Sanctuary on Wednesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings (choose one or both!) beginning Sept. 6; the exact times will be announced. The ability to read music is helpful but not required, and the ability to have fun and the desire…

September at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop

Stephanie Urdiales We never know what to expect with the onset of fall in the Tucson desert, but there is one thing you can count on—you will “fall” in love with the Golden Goose all over again! The Goose is known for its inventory of high-quality, clean, fully inspected, and tested merchandise all priced at…

Spotlight on Advertiser: Trico Electric Co-op Launches New Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use Rate for Members

Trico Electric Cooperative is proud to announce the launch of a voluntary Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use Rate (EV TOU Rate) for eligible Trico members who have electric vehicles (EVs). This rate is designed to support the growing demand for EVs among Trico members, reduce strain on Trico’s system during peak hours, and lower costs for Trico’s…

Wine Club Enjoys a Summer Breeze Wine Tasting

The Wine Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch hosted a Summer Breeze Wine Tasting event on July 18 in the Sol Ballroom. More than 100 members and guests tasted wines from California and Europe that were perfect in the middle of the hot Arizona summer. The group enjoyed the menu, which included: * Trimbach Riesling served with gazpacho * Tenuta di…

Word of the Month: Emotion

David Zapatka Do emotions happen consciously or unconsciously? Can emotions be chosen or do they just happen? While reading “I Am: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are” by Howard Falco, I read, “Emotions are the clues that lead you to the treasure of everlasting peace.” Ponder this for a while. Are our emotions…