Leah Sugar Kari, Certified Medical Representative (CMR) and licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare products “Leah, you haven’t had a bone density test in three years! Let’s get one scheduled now!” My doctor busied himself preparing the order for the test, but I was baffled. My thoughts lit up like a pinball machine. Was it…
Category: December 2019
November 2019, December 2019
First Hispanic woman to hold statewide office in Arizona
Lea Márquez Peterson Earlier this year, I was honored to be appointed by Governor Doug Ducey to a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission. Our most visible role is that of regulating electric utilities throughout the state. What most citizens of this state don’t realize, is that our commission also oversees railroad crossings, pipeline safety,…
November 2019, December 2019
O Holy Night – A Christmas Advent Cantata and Luncheon
Terry Barringer One of the most anticipated events of the Christmas season for the women of Community Church at SaddleBrooke, their friends, and neighbors in SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and surrounding communities has been the Advent celebration hosted by Women’s Ministry. This special program has become an annual tradition for many women for the past 15…
November 2019, December 2019
“Holiday in the Desert”—holiday shopping for a cause
Joe Guyton and Wendy Guyton Join us on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the MountainView Clubhouse in SaddleBrooke for an afternoon of adult beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and holiday shopping made simple. There will be all kinds of unique gifts in all price ranges. The activities include shopping of gifts in a…
November 2019, December 2019
Help out by having fun!
Anne Grant Everyone loves a win-win! Please gather your friends together to support a truly amazing organization. Come have the afternoon of your life on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. seeing The Gaslight Theatre’s fun, new musical Christmas show, The Secret Santa. Profits from your $24 ticket go towards supporting the caring and compassionate non-profit…
November 2019, December 2019
Tips to ease the stress of holiday travel
David J. Ramirez Holidays are a wonderful time of the year, and it’s also one of the busiest times to travel. If you’re planning to fly through “America’s Friendliest Airport” during this busy time of year, Phoenix Sky Harbor has some tips to ease the stress of holiday travel. Arrive early – Sky harbor recommends a…
November 2019, December 2019
Gold sponsor addresses Putters
Camille Esterman Dennis Eckmeyer, a SaddleBrooke Ranch resident and New York Life agent, is a new gold level sponsor of the Ranchette Putters. He addressed the group during an informative social hour and explained the services he provides, as well as some of the pitfalls and challenges faced in retirement. The Ranchette Putters thank Eckmeyer and all our…
November 2019, December 2019
November is American Diabetes Month
Nancy Teeter One in ten Americans have diabetes—that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You can use this month to raise awareness about diabetes risk factors and encourage people you care about to make healthy changes. Diabetes is…
November 2019, December 2019
Shalom Club breaks the fast together
Kim Schweitzer For the second year in a row, nearly 30 Shalom Club members “broke challah and bagels” together in the Hacienda Club. The occasion—the end of a fast day and Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central…
November 2019, December 2019
Putters congratulate Donna Lura
Jacque Hendricks and Camille Esterman Ranchette Putter Donna Lura putted in the first round of the hole-in-one competition at the Golfer Appreciation Day and made a hole-in-one! Donna went on to the second round, where she joined only one other person who had an “official” hole-in-one and three others whose shots were closest to the…