Suzanne Marlatt Stewart When you eat ice cream, does your mind drift into a mix of taste, texture, and emotional memories? The smooth or chunky texture can trigger sensory recall. l remember bicycling to the nearby drug store fountain for a bowl of my favorite flavor, sitting on the deck with my parents having an ice…
Category: September 2026
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
SBR Conservatives Meeting September 9
Sheila K. Muehling The SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives (SBRC) will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the SBR Sol Ballroom from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. We will welcome Sine Kerr, candidate for Arizona Lt. Governor. Arizona’s new Lieutenant Governor position is primarily a succession and executive management role, rather than a separate elected office with independent…
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosting Senior Focused Town Hall—All Residents Invited
M.C. Nelson AZ-06 Congressional Candidate JoAnna Mendoza will come to the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept. 23 for a town hall open to all residents to discuss Social Security, Medicare, and other issues affecting seniors in Arizona. She will be joined by John Bowser from Social Security Works. Stay tuned for the…
September 2026, Features
Dollars and Sense: Medicare and Me: Don’t Set It and Forget It!
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,…
September 2026, Clubs & Classes
The SBR Texas Club Rides Again
Mary Kay Voss The SBR Texas Club gathered on July 24 for an evening of good food, cold drinks, and the kind of fellowship that makes Texans feel right at home. While only a dozen folks saddled up this time, it proved once again that you don’t need a big herd to have a rootin’…
September 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ranch Blood Drive: Saturday, Oct. 3 at The Ranch House Sol Ballroom
Please join SaddleBrooke Ranch and The American Red Cross on Saturday, Oct. 3, 7 a.m. to noon, at The Ranch House Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. To make an appointment, go to: redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=saddlebrookeranch. You will need either the Red Cross Blood Donor App or a form of ID to register at…
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, Sports
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 3 p.m. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 24 people, so visit our website at.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to…
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.…