Features, June 2025

Suicide…What You Need to Know

Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The population in the United States is rapidly aging. Baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have had relatively higher suicide rates across the age spectrum compared to other birth peers in the United States. Given that there will be more than 71 million Americans ages 65 and older by 2030, the high suicide rate among…

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Features, June 2025

Practice Self-Care in Retirement

Tim Malone “Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.”—Katie Reed Retirement marks the beginning of a significant chapter in life, characterized by newfound freedom and the opportunity to prioritize one’s health and well-being. With the absence of work-related responsibilities, retirees can dedicate time and effort to practices…

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Sports, June 2025

Putters Family and Friends Tournament

Pat Albu On April 26, 70 Ranchette Putters and their partners gathered on the putting green for a more than challenging putting contest. Not only had our wonderful (and slightly sadistic) Hospitality Committee set up a very difficult course, but we were also dealing with very strong winds! It was an afternoon we won’t soon…

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Clubs & Classes, June 2025

Rotarians Help Triangle YMCA Ramp Up for Ranch Camp

Christianne Dettmann The sun rose balmy and bright over the Triangle YMCA Ranch Camp on April 12 as SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotarians—along with members from other local clubs—rolled in to help prepare the grounds for the upcoming summer season. Led by the camp’s Executive Operations Director Wes Long and his team, this year’s annual work day…

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