Welcome Newcomers!

Linda Shannon-Hills Are you a new resident to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR)? Join us for an informational presentation on Wednesday, July 9, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the SBR Ranch House Sol Ballroom. You are invited to join us for the Newcomers Welcome Gathering to learn more about the SaddleBrooke Ranch community and other things…

Mini Metaphysical Fair Set for October 4

Karla Trippe Vendors are already signing up for SaddleBrooke’s first Mini Metaphysical Fair, which is an exciting new event welcoming vendors from SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and Catalina. It will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4. Event chair Karla Trippe—also known as the Spirit of Saguaro—is looking for passionate vendors ready to share their gifts. Booths…

The Art of Not Caring

Suzanne Marlatt Stewart There’s a common belief that to be happy, you must constantly strive for more wealth, more status, and more possessions. At face value, it seems logical. More equals better, right? However, the truth is, as we age happiness isn’t about attaining more; it’s about caring less–less about external validation, societal expectations, and…

Let the Sun Shine In at Glasshoppers

Claudia Knauss Summer swiftly approaches, and as we prepare for hosting picnics, bar-b-ques, and other celebrations there is much that can be done to make our backyards shine. Even if glancing outside from your great room, master bedroom, or den as you watch TV, the view can be spectacularly enhanced by a beautiful piece of…

Vista Women of Faith in Action

Amy Butkovich In April, United Women in Faith at Vista United Methodist Church on Oracle Road in Catalina assembled 62 backpacks for the Family First charity located in Oracle. The backpacks contained school supplies such as paper, notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, crayons, and watercolors. Ten backpacks were made for preschoolers and the remainder for school-age…