Relishing Pickleball: The Return of Serve

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “the player returning the serve stands deep in or behind the service court, ready to return the ball. The returner should be alert and ready for the next play. As the serve travels over the net, the returner…

Join Us for the SBR Newcomers Welcome March 2

Linda Shannon-Hills Overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch? New community, new state, new home? Where can you find all the information to make settling into this new community easier? Join the Newcomers Welcome Program for the in-person gathering on Wednesday, March 2, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. We are meeting in the Sol Ballroom located…

Helping Neighbors with Rehab and Neck Pillows

Linda Shannon-Hills and Dian Gowen Residents at SaddleBrooke Ranch had the opportunity to request a neck pillow or a rehab pillow from the SBR Mending Souls group to relieve health issues. A few residents have taken advantage of this outreach. There is no fee for either of these items. If you are still interested in ordering…

Your Pet as a Survivor

Joy Wegner, Volunteer, Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues Have you read an obituary that listed survivors of the deceased and it included a beloved pet, by name? Maybe the neighborhood news included comments about a neighbor who was unable to take his or her pet into assisted living. Where did the dog, the cat,…

Firewalking: One Man’s Experience

Suzanne Marlatt Stewart On April 13 in SaddleBrooke One’s Activity Center at 7 p.m., Doug Stewart will be sharing his experiences with firewalking, when he did 12 walks in the late 1990s. Doug brings his science, engineering, college teaching, and metaphysical perspectives to bear on this amazing experience. Did he burn? If not, how can…

Artists in the Spotlight: Lydia Reichard

Art comes in many forms, and Lydia Reichard is an artist in many different art forms. Her current passion is in glass art. She has developed one of the largest clubs at the Ranch with the Glasshopper Club. Her talents go beyond her own creations, such as her skill in teaching others how to create…