Mary Klootwyk SaddleBrooke Squares held an introduction to square dancing last month that resulted in 10 people signing up for lessons. These enthusiastic dancers joined a group of experienced dancers, known in the square dance world as ‘angels,’ the following week to start learning the basic moves of square dancing. While the square dance steps…
Debora Witten Yes, it is that time of year to start thinking about what kind of year 2025 will be for you. Time to start thinking about making that New Year’s Resolution! Are you happy with how you feel physically? Is there something you want to do to improve your health? Good news … it…
Marian Bianchini It’s that time of year to evaluate fitness priorities, and the Fitness Expo ’25 is the perfect venue to see which fitness disciplines work best for you! Join us at the Ranch House Sol Ballroom on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. New this year is an addition of a physical…
Debora Witten Check out the packed class working out to loud music and challenging themselves! Come and join the fun in Bodyworks classes!
Debbie McGrady How do you feel when you get up in the morning or when you have been sitting in your comfy chair for a few hours? Stiff, sore, and maybe wishing you hadn’t got up? Well there is something you can do about that, and the solution is right in front of you! Have…
Debbie McGrady Well here it is already: spring. Are you sticking to your New Year’s resolutions? Have you changed a habit, set a goal, or challenged yourself? If the answer is no … no worries—you can still do it! Life passes by so fast and seems so short … what is holding you back? We…
Marian Bianchini The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) fitness instructors were out in full force on Feb. 17 at the second annual Fitness Expo! The fitness instructors who attended were Marian Bianchini, Bridget Bonner, Kim Denny, Kelly Hastings, Bev Hinton, Cathy Lair, and Debbie McGrady. The format for the event was a brief introduction of the team,…
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The cruel reality is that we’re not getting any younger, and with aging comes consequences, like losing our mental sharpness. Ever forget the names of people or places, or what you had for breakfast today? OK, I’ll speak for myself. I will go to a room for something and forget what I…
Debbie McGrady Looking for a new way to get motivated and start your journey to a healthier life? Come join us on Feb. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon to meet SaddleBrooke Ranch fitness instructors and find the class that fits your needs. There will be demonstrations from the instructors to give you an idea of what to expect in each class, plus…
Kerry Golden, Physical Therapist Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and forget to have a well-rounded approach to fitness. Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise—endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility—on a daily basis. Each one of these exercises has different benefits. Endurance Exercises…