Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997, Certified Integrative Health Coach The new year often arrives with pressure: resolutions, routines, and the expectation to “start strong.” For many navigating stress, aging, fatigue, and changing health needs, this push rarely creates lasting wellness. More often, it leads to burnout by February. This year, I invite you to begin differently.…
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Generals, January 2026
Health & Wellness Fair Is March 28
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Health & Wellness Fair Committee The Ranch is a very active and friendly community, but more and more residents are finding they need to find medical resources to maintain, improve, and thrive in their health and wellness. SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors is hosting the third SBR Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday,…
Features, December 2025
2 Your Health – December 2025
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s Essential Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 The holidays are supposed to be merry and bright—but for many of us, they feel more like a marathon than a celebration. Among shopping, cooking, planning, traveling, and meeting everyone’s expectations, it’s easy to lose ourselves in the chaos. By the time New Year’s Day arrives, we’re…
Generals, November 2025
Wellness Roundup: Quality of Life: Chronic Pain, Exercise, Lifestyle Choices
Chronic pain, exercise, lifestyle choices—what does it all mean? Speaker Heidi Overman from Empty Cup Wellness will explain at an upcoming Wellness Roundup presentation. When: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 Where: La Mesa and Montana rooms in La Hacienda What is “Quality of Life?” It’s about more than just health. It’s how well you live and…
Features, September 2025
2 Your Health – September 2025
Ways to Interact With a Narcissist Dr. Rose Bricker, Blue Lemon Therapy A few months ago, I wrote an article about how to identify narcissist traits and behaviors. This month, I would like to provide some tips on how to manage the interactions you may have with a narcissist. If you are in a relationship…
Features, April 2025
2 Your Health: Brain Health and Why It’s Important
Dr. Rose Bricker If you are experiencing symptoms of poor brain health, you are not alone. Are you losing or misplacing objects, having difficulty focusing, retaining little of what you’re reading, experiencing brain fog, and/or having difficulty remembering names when introduced to new people? These are some symptoms of poor brain health. In our society,…
Features, March 2025
2 Your Health – March 2025
Emotional Maturity and Emotional Blindness Dr. Rose Bricker Emotional maturity and emotional intelligence are terms that we may hear today when chatting with our friends, families, and co-workers about relationships. But what do those two terms even mean? Characteristics of an Emotionally Mature Person • They are realistic and accept reality on its terms and…
February 2025, Front Page
The Health and Wellness Fair Is February 22
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom and entry hall. Over 45 providers will be on hand for our residents to visit to learn more about the services they provide to aid in our…
Features, January 2025
2 Your Health – January 2025
In the New Year, Start Out with Your Quality of Life Heidi Overman Quality of life is valued, especially when we retire. We want to be able to retire and have a great quality of life. But what does that actually mean? Each person may have a different opinion as to what their quality of…
December 2024, Generals
Third Annual Fitness Expo—Save the Date!
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…