Category: October 2019

Medicare and Me: Scam news you can use

Leah Sugar Kari, certified medical representative (CMR) Yet another scam has wormed its way into the minds of Medicare beneficiaries, and it’s an important one. The scammer calls you and states that if you do not sign up and pay for genetic testing, that you will not receive your Medicare benefits. This particular scam was…

Writing Guild

Tove Pape The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving our writing skills. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the La Vista Room from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. After discussing a topic on how to improve our writing, we share excerpts from our own memoirs, essays,…

Oracle Fall Fiesta at St. Helen Parish – October 5

Maria Fischette Everyone is invited to the St. Helen’s Fall Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 5. The church opens at noon, with live music provided by the San Pedro River Band. Mass, officiated by Rev. Msgr. Ambrose Nwohu, begins at 1 p.m., followed by the blessing of the grounds. The kitchen, food, and game booths open at 2:30…

Word of the Month: Carillon

Joe Dias, Missouri State University carillonist, giving us a private concert.

David Zapatka While traveling this summer on the Goldwing, I was fortunate to receive a private tour of Missouri State University’s Jane A. Meyer Carillon. Carillons are the world’s largest instruments, and this one is the largest of all those located in the U.S. Midwest. This carillon is made up of 48 bronze bells and…

Mahjongg Club sponsors fall tournament

Janelle Authur The SaddleBrooke Ranch Mahjongg Club will sponsor its third mahjongg tournament for residents on Thursday, Nov. 14. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Fall 2019 Mahjongg Tournament will follow the same format as the previous two, with three one-hour rounds of play, a break for lunch, and then two more one-hour rounds of play. Each round will consist of…

Rancheros dance to the music of the islands

Ranchero Rebecca Williams (center) joins friends Linda Lewis (left) and Kathy Smith (right) in dancing to the music of the Islands.

Rebecca Williams The Rancheros Square Dancers joined their sister club, SaddleBrooke Squares, and danced to the sounds of the islands on Aug 15. Dancers dressed in their favorite “island theme” attire, from Hawaii and the Caribbean. The caller, Dean Singleton, had a great selection of music such as “Island Song” from Zack Brown Band, “Sloop John B” from the Beach…

How does Your Garden Grow

Louise Grabell I love gardening, but sometimes it’s so frustrating. I work very hard around the house (just ask my neighbors), and it seems I have to work even harder to get stuff done. Many times, I have gotten myself settled up in my flower garden (I say “up” because my flower beds are raised…