Leah Kari, Local Licensed Insurance Agent and Retired Pharmaceutical Representative Your Medicare health insurance plan coverage is not something to “set and forget.” If you haven’t reviewed your plan in months or years, it can be tempting to think, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Medicare plans can change yearly, and your health, prescriptions,…
Category: Features
September 2026, Features
2 Your Health: The Muscles You’re Forgetting May Be the Ones You Need Most
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997, Certified Integrative Health Coach, Empty Cup Wellness When people want to become stronger, they usually focus on the muscles they can see: the abdominals, biceps, quadriceps, and glutes. These muscles provide power, but smaller stabilizing muscles provide something equally important: support and control. Stabilizing muscles help protect the joints, maintain posture,…
September 2026, Features
The Power of Perspective: The Value of a Life Coach
Aaron R. Gersh, PhD In a world filled with constant noise and competing priorities, navigating personal and professional growth can often feel overwhelming. Many individuals possess the drive to succeed or progress, but lack a clear strategy to bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. This is where the…
September 2026, Features
An Afternoon with Local Authors
Corrine Glesne Spend an afternoon discovering stories that span the globe—yet were written by your neighbors. From the Alaskan bush to archaeology in Africa, from wartime battles in the Pacific to heart-warming stories at home, SaddleBrooke Ranch authors have narratives that span the globe—and they’re eager to share them with you. Join us on Monday, Oct.…
September 2026, Features
Meet the Author
Steve Felber You’ve read his articles in the Roundup; now meet the man—from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 3 in the La Vista room of the Hacienda. At the monthly meeting of the Men’s Book Group, our resident author Dr. Thomas J. Sims will attend to discuss his book On Call in the…
September 2026, Features
2 Your Health: What to Know About Anxiety
Dr. Rose Bricker Anxiety is typically internal. It is our reaction to stress and fear. Anxiety usually has feelings of apprehension, fear, overthinking, and dread. Symptoms of anxiety can be: excessive worry, headaches, difficulty sleeping, irritability, stomach aches, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and feeling overwhelmed. I would estimate about 80% of the people who come into…