Leslie Gordon and Linda Shannon-Hills So, what is elderhood? Now recognized as a life stage which is as legitimate as childhood and adulthood, Louise Aronson, in her book Elderhood, asserts that this life stage is long, vibrant, creative, active, and challenging. Once recognized, elderhood is not a progressive decline, but an opportunity for new growth…
Generals, March 2020
Wellness Roundup: Growing Bolder in Elderhood
Generals, March 2020
Newcomer’s Welcome – Meet Our New Neighbors
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills You have just moved into SaddleBrooke Ranch. Getting to know other new neighbors is a good way to get incorporated into this friendly and fast-growing community. This event gives new residents a chance to meet other new residents, to hear about activities and events at the Ranch. Veteran residents have volunteered…
Generals, March 2020
Want to Shoot Trap?
The Robson Communities will hold their annual trap/clay pigeon competition at the Casa Grande trap/skeet range on March 27, 2020. Each shooter will shoot three rounds of 25 targets. The competition started in 2011. All seven Robson communities will participate in the competition. Anyone who enjoys shooting is welcome to participate. After the shoot, we…
Generals, March 2020
Unit 8A Residents Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt!
Sheila Davidson Thirty-five residents of Unit 8A participated in a scavenger hunt on Wednesday, Jan. 22, co-hosted by Linda and Frank Sherfy, Marty Knezovich, and Sheila Davidson. Teams of three or four were sent on their way to search for a list of items in their homes, and in front yards in the unit and…
March 2020
Writing Guild
Joy Hellard If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. But what if it’s so broken, that people feel powerless to fix it? Not “my car won’t start” broken or even “my best friend lied to me” broken. A brokenness which makes people jump in grocery stores when a jar crashes to the floor, startle at…
Sports, March 2020
Dr. Watson Helps Putters Fund Two Charities
Camille Esterman A generous contribution by Dr. Steve Watson, the owner of Chiropractic USA, enabled the Ranchette Putters to contribute to two charities. Dr. Watson turned over $770 of fees charged for initial consultations from club members to our organization. At the January meeting, putters voted to distribute the funds to Esparanza Quilters/Casa Alitas project,…