U.S. Military History: U.S. Flag Folding—Part 1 of 2

Ross Dunfee While not officially adopting a flag at the time of the Declaration of Independence, the “Continental Colors” (aka the “Grand Union” flag), has historically been referred to as the first national flag of the United States. That flag has a striking resemblance to the British East India Company (1707-1801), where the canton resembles…

Using Essential Oils in the Laundry Room

JoAnne Gaudioso Doing laundry may not always be the most exciting way to spend your time, but it is a task everyone has to face on a weekly or perhaps even daily basis. You can enhance your laundry routine with the cleansing power of essential oils along with a few handy tips. When words like…

Mudslingers Pottery Club: Feel What the Potter Feels

Heading into the fall months, it’s a great time to bring out the artist within you. Many of our potters will be returning from their summer vacations, and the sharing and creativity amongst the potters is energizing. Sign up for one of the upcoming 3-hour intro to hand building sessions. After attending the first session, the…

Don’t Miss This Sale!

Roberta Bowers and Sharon Marchant October is Cancer Awareness Month, and the We Be Beaders (WBB) Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch is having a cancer fundraising event. On Tuesday, Oct. 4 and Friday, Oct. 7, we will be having a special jewelry sale to help the American Cancer Society promote the prevention and cure of cancer.…

Annual Steiness Tennis Tournament Coming in October

Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) will be holding their annual Steiness Tennis Tournament Oct. 27 through 29. This will be the 9th year that the SBRTA has held this tournament in honor of the late Helge Steiness. He was the founding SBRTA president who presided in 2012 and 2013. If you enjoy…

Do You, or Someone You Love, Live with Mental Illness?

The Santa Catalina Social Awareness and Justice Ministry is hosting a mental health presentation at Santa Catalina Catholic Church at 14380 N. Oracle Rd. The presentation will be given by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Southern Arizona and will help you learn about mental illness and how it is possible to live a…