Suzanne Marlatt Stewart In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers attempted to harmonize the measures for hobby engagement and its association with mental health among adults over 65 using five longitudinal studies across 16 countries and examined the variations in these associations. Background With the growing aging population worldwide, factors such as…
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Features, October 2024
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the past few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our…
October 2024, Features
Is That Really a Photograph?
Linda Shannon-Hills If you’ve taken the opportunity to visit Bob Hills Photographics during an SBR ARTwalk, you may have been confused by his work. Are his images a photograph or a painting? This confusion is precisely what Bob works to create. His digital artwork is eye-catching, energetic, and very enjoyable to view. Everything you see…
October 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Splendor
David Zapatka While enjoying Self-Culture in The Light of the Ancient Wisdom by I.K. Taimni, I read this sentence, “There are subtler worlds of progressively increasing splendor behind and inter-penetrating the physical world of which we are cognizant through our physical senses…” The word “splendor” has always resonated with me. It’s one of those words…
October 2024, Features
Dollars and Sense: Drive Your Dreams with One Low Rate
Hughes Federal Credit Union The excitement of finding the perfect vehicle can quickly be overshadowed by the complexities of financing. Traditional auto loans often present a daunting landscape, with interest rates varying widely based on creditworthiness. This can leave borrowers feeling uncertain and frustrated. Hughes Federal Credit Union’s One Low Rate™ offers a refreshing alternative…
Features, October 2024
Pickleball Display Pillow
Debora Witten Monica Oszust will be selling these adorable pickleball pillows as well as pickleball bags at the SaddleBrooke Ranch fall ARTwalk. Monica is a Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch pickleball player and knows what our pickleball players like for adding an accent to their homes. These pillows would also make a great Christmas gift…
October 2024, Features
Newcomers Welcome Gathering October 23
Linda Shannon-Hills Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). It’s a new community, but we can help make settling into this new community easier. Come to the Newcomers Welcome gathering on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Come early, at 2:30 p.m., to have your photograph taken for the Roundup to introduce you to our community.…
October 2024, Features
Golden Goose Annual Estate Event!
The Golden Goose Thrift Shop has long been a repository for unique vintage, antiques, heirlooms, rarities, and curiosities! Customers, collectors, and dealers have availed themselves of these exciting offerings, so much so that it was decided to turn this event into an annual occurrence! Please mark your calendars and join us for our much-anticipated 7th…
October 2024, Features
Ranch Riders Visit San Manuel’s “Motorcycle Museum”
John Atwell Bill Wells organized a ride to the JWJ “Motorcycle Museum” in San Manuel, which is one man’s collection of 75+ motorcycles. The owner, Parrish Traweek, shows his collections of bikes and donated bikes. He is from a family of longtime motorcycle enthusiasts. There were all kinds of bikes and displays going back to…
October 2024, Features
Dollars and Sense: Medicare and Me: When a Spouse Passes
Leah Kari, Retired Pharmaceutical Representative and Licensed Insurance Agent No matter how orderly we believe our affairs are, most people who have experienced the enormous life upheaval of a spouse passing say they were not as prepared as they thought. Having updated our trust today, I hope to convey the importance of meeting with your…