Spanish Conversation Group beats the heat

¿Se habla Español? and are you looking for a fun, friendly and lively group to practice your Spanish? We’re your group and always welcome new participants. We continue to meet throughout the summer every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Arts and Crafts building at the Oakwood Country Club.…

Garden Club summer update

Julie Anderson Summer is here, and the temperatures are rising! This is typically the time of year when we all kick back and relax, but the SunBird Garden Club continues to focus on projects within our community. First up, is the new garden being installed along Championship Drive. Our Garden Club has teamed with the…

Golf carts: Please follow all traffic laws

Carol Nault Many golf car drivers are ignoring stop signs and speed limits. On one occasion, two golf cars sped through the four-way stop at the main boulevard while cars were approaching the intersection. I have also observed golf cars running various stop signs and speeding throughout the community. Please ensure that you are driving…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings

Save the date for SBCO’s 23rd annual walkathon Nancy McCluskey-Moore The 23rd annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) walkathon will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. This is SBCO’s signature fundraising event of the year and helps support our food, clothing and education programs benefiting youngsters along a 100-mile corridor from Catalina to…

8 tips for better digestion

Nancy Teeter, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) When you adopt the eight habits listed below, your bowels will thank you by moving regularly. In addition, you will enjoy better health because 80 percent of your immune system is in your gut. Begin your day with a fiber-rich meal. Either one cup of cooked old-fashioned, rolled oats or…