Suzanne Marlatt Stewart How often do you feel—and express—gratitude in your everyday life? Maybe you’re thinking of the numerous times that you’ve said “thank you” to someone for a kind gesture—or maybe you’re remembering the last time you felt grateful to be spending time with family or friends. You might also be wondering: How much…
Category: November 2026
Features, November 2026
Nature’s Way – November 2026

Community Gift for Our Feathered Neighbors Jim Hoagland For the second time this year, the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Hiking Club and the Birding and Nature Group held a “seed drive” to support Oracle State Park. Charles Hester led the Hiking Club’s effort, and Jim Hoagland led the Birding and Nature Group. SBR resident Laura Haslett,…
November 2026, Features
Featured Dog Owners
November 2026, Features
Happy Anniversary
November 2026, Features
2 Your Health – November 2026
How to Deal with Toxic People Dr. Rose Bricker Toxic people can be cold, dismissive, rude, defensive, entitled, arrogant, sarcastic, bitter, extremely opinionated, and condescending. You know who they are and they can be everywhere. Sometimes, we question ourselves after an interaction with them. Did I misunderstand them? Did I miscommunicate my message to them?…
Features, November 2026
Dollars and Sense: Why Local Lending Still Matters

Valerie Fanelli Whether funding a winter getaway or an unexpected project, trusted advice from familiar faces makes all the difference. As November arrives in Southern Arizona, seasonal plans naturally shift toward family gatherings, holiday traditions, or mapping out a well-deserved winter getaway. Having a trusted financial partner close to home makes all the difference. When…
November 2026, Features
Meet the Author

Sue Stults has dedicated her work to helping families navigate some of life’s most challenging seasons. She was the founder and president of Compelled by Compassion, Inc., and has worked in the areas of elder care and end-of-life issues for more than 20 years. Her book, Reaching Beyond the Rail: The Blood, Sweat and Tears…
November 2026, Features
SaddleBrooke Ranch Women Are Seeing What’s Left on Their Skin
What Would Your Jar Reveal? If you wash your face every day, why can your complexion still feel rough, look dull, or seem overdue for a fresh start? The answer helps explain the fascination with one part of a DiamondGlow® facial: the collection jar. Patients come to Katarina Bader to see their jar after their treatment.…
November 2026, Features
Thank You to Our SaddleBrooke Ranch Veterans: Captain Ed Robertson

Jan Christensen Ed Robertson’s aviation career began in 1975 when he joined the U.S. Army and entered the Warrant Officer Candidate Rotary Wing Aviator Entry Course. Over the next 40 years he flew helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft for the Army, the Alaska Army National Guard, Alaska Air National Guard, and Alaska Airlines. During Army flight…
November 2026, Generals
Did You Know? SBR Medical Equipment Loans Available to All Residents
Linda Shannon-Hills and SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors Did you know residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) have an inventory of SBR Medical Equipment Loans, maintained by SBR residents, that is available to SBR neighbors while they recover from surgery, injury, or an accident? Residents keep their items at their homes but can be contacted directly to…


