Category: November 2023

Essential Oils for Natural Hair Care

JoAnne Gaudioso Care for your hair—without chemicals. All-natural essential oils are just as effective in adding thickness and beauty to your hair. Whether you’re losing hair, have bald spots, or have a receding hairline, try one of these top essential oils for hair growth: rosemary, ylang ylang, and frankincense. All three of these essential oils…

Chandler at the Ranch

Pam Whims My name is Pam Whims, and I started my small company called Sonoran del sol about a year ago. I have always wanted to be a chandler—one who makes or sells candles—ever since I volunteered to help a nice group of Greek Orthodox nuns in Stanwood, Wash., create their candles, which helped support their livelihood. Once…

Suicide Awareness—Let’s Discuss This Tough Topic

The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting its bimonthly Mental Health Focus at Santa Catalina Catholic Church’s parish hall at 14380 N. Oracle Rd. on Nov. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southern Arizona will be presenting. You will learn about who’s at risk, contributing factors, the early…

SaddleBrooke Ranch and American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tina Fugleberg You can make a difference by donating blood! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 2, for the Red Cross Blood Drive at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reserve your appointment today! Download the Donor App, call 800-733-2767, or go to www.redcrossblood.org. The American Red Cross has a significant blood shortage and is issuing an…

Rising Costs Affect the Food Bank and Its Clients

Rosemary Douglas Cost of living increases have greatly affected finances at the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB). Our largest monthly expense is the purchase of groceries (as a supplement to donated food) so that we can distribute nutritionally complete food boxes to our clients. In addition to higher food costs, we recently experienced an increase of…

November at the Golden Goose

Ann Coziahr Share your love of the Golden Goose Thrift Shop this November with family and friends. Pair your Goose visit with a scrumptious lunch at one of several notable restaurants here in Catalina, and your holiday guests will be wowed! Want to talk turkey? The Goose has the goods for your holiday needs, and all for…

Welcome New Neighbors

Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to the new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last 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…

Newcomers Welcome Gathering Is December 14

Linda Shannon-Hills You are loving our wonderful community, but do you know all that is available to you as a new resident? Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch. It’s a new community, a new state, and a new home … “where do I find all the information to make settling into this new…