Ross Dunfee A veteran has breathed his last and is gone. A U.S. flag is draped over the casket during the service and, when the service has concluded, the flag is folded and presented to a family member. In most of the flag folding ceremonies, each of the 13 folds has a specific meaning. While…
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Features, October 2022
Each Person Has Their Own Path and Lessons: A Parent’s Perspective
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart I am choosing to write this article, because I know there are many others in my age group who are currently dealing with this issue or have in the past. It is an epidemic, so many of our adult children or grandchildren are addicted to alcohol and or drugs, plus many may…
Features, October 2022
Did You Know? A Hidden Gem
Linda Harvey There are many “hidden gems” in Arizona that are just waiting for you to discover. One of those gems is the town of Winslow, Ariz. Whether you are a history buff, park enthusiast, or just want to relax, Winslow has something for you. There are several ways to get to Winslow. You can drive…
Features, October 2022
Dollars and Sense: The World’s Best Retirement Destinations Might Surprise You!
The Paseo Financial Group Here are the Global Retirement Index’s top-10 retirement destinations for 2022. 10. Uruguay. Situated between Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay is a Spanish-speaking nation with warm summers and mild winters. A range of lifestyles and living costs are on offer, including interior grasslands, tree-lined cities like Montevideo, and beach towns. Navigating visas and residency…
Features, October 2022
Don’t Miss the Fashion Show and Luncheon
Save the dates, and get your tickets! This year, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s (SBPRN) annual Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held at HOA One Clubhouse on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., seating is at 11 a.m., and the event starts at 11:30 a.m. Calle Rose…
Features, October 2022
Nature’s Way: Fall Night Sky Gazing with Binoculars
Ben Eisenstein I began my love of astronomy in high school when I built my own telescope. Fast forward to retirement. My wife Nancy and I were looking for a place in the Southwest where dark night skies existed. SaddleBrooke Ranch was a perfect fit. Those of us who came to SaddleBrooke Ranch from the…
Features, October 2022
Featured Dog Walkers
Features, October 2022
Dog Washing
Debora Witten The trails got muddy after the monsoon. Cocoa got washed off by her mommy, Darlynn Nero, and her foster mom, Debora Witten.
Features, October 2022
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to the new homeowners who closed on their properties in August. We are so glad you have joined us to enjoy our beautiful community of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). The first thing people want to do when they move in here is to meet new people. Besides meeting your immediate neighbors…
Features, October 2022
Word of the Month: Luthier and Oud
David Zapatka At a recent Weird Music concert at Stillwell Pianos in Mesa, I was pleasantly surprised to hear a traveling Belgian-Italian guitar duet playing the music of Gurdjieff collaboratively written with Gurdjieff’s musically gifted pupil, Thomas de Hartmann. I have had an appreciation for Gurdjieff’s philosophies since I began reading him in the early ‘70s…