Welcome New Neighbors

Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new residents moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold informational presentations for new residents about living at SaddleBrooke Ranch. On Oct. 22, new and soon-to-be residents…

Consider Reexamining the Meaning of the Holidays

Suzanne Marlatt Stewart December is a time of friends, family, fun, festivities, and food, but it is also a time of reflection and planning for the year ahead. The winter festival predates all organized religions by millennia; we celebrate Christmas when we do because it aligns with the cycles of nature and of our lives.…

Nature’s Way: The Geminids Are Coming!

Ben Eisenstein Get ready to look up, Saddlebrooke Ranch! If you love a spectacular night sky show, December has a huge treat for you. The Geminids meteor shower—one of the year’s brightest and most reliable celestial events—is about to peak. Mark your calendars for the night of Dec. 13 into the early morning of Dec.…

Savor Retirement: Savoring Peace in Retirement

Tim Malone Savoring peace in retirement refers to the mindful and deeply appreciative experience of tranquility, freedom, and emotional well-being that often comes with leaving the workforce. It’s not just about relaxing—it’s about embracing a slower pace of life, finding joy in simple moments, and reconnecting with oneself and others without the pressures of a…