The darker side to some Florida retirement communities

The Villages in Florida has been making the news lately. It is not in a good way. The Villages is in turmoil with high stakes politics and a large corporate hold on it. The whole community is gripped tightly and tied to the State’s Governor office. Controversial sky high property taxes raises are reportedly being

Golfing scores high for physical activities study

A new research study shows that golf provides physical health benefits for older adults, as well as mental health benefits, and the opportunity to socialize with others. This confirms a previous research study affirming golf as a positive element for retirees and other adults. https://saddlebrookecommunity.wordpress.com/2022/08/10/health-a-hole-in-one-for-older-residents/ The more recent study was completed by a group of

Monsoon smells can make you healthier, Arizona researchers say

Arizona healthy smells mixed with a dose of rain

How you can help veterans – Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor SEPTEMBER 3RD 2022 at SaddleBrooke What a fantastic way to spend a day. Cost is: $90 FOR Annuals and $115 for Non-Annuals and Guests. This includes golf, lunch, tee gift and donation to Folds of Honor. SaddleBrooke Two Golf finished 31st in the country last year, lets reach the Top 25 by

Get outdoors – golf a hole in one for health

SaddleBrooke residents have a full range of activities to remain healthy and active. In addition to 2 full 18 hole golf courses, there are many other sports and activities available. Clubs, sports, and educational opportunities are partnered with a healthy environment. Golf regularly- it could lower risk of death

How a retirement community thrived and grew during the Pandemic

It may have surprised some that seniors were out shopping for retirement communities during a pandemic. SaddleBrooke Two is a Retirement community located just north of Tucson. It has seen record-breaking sales. Buying Demand coupled with supply issues has outpaced new homes. Resales sold quickly before they even hit the market. What factors continue to

SaddleBrooke Two teams up with Club Corp for Golf Management

The board of directors for the SaddleBrooke Two HOA hosted residents, staff, and guests from Club Corporation Club Life Branch at a “working session” The session included a short discussion by board members on the upcoming investment and rebuild of the MountainView Golf course next year. The biggest discussion item was a change in the

Wildlife and nature – a top ten retirement hit for Tucson and SaddleBrooke, Arizona

“For nature lovers, Tucson, Arizona, at No. 6, offers the second most nature areas of cities on the national list. That and other factors helped to propel it to a top ten retirement destinations. 6. Tucson, Arizona> Retirement score (out of 10): 6.41> Art galleries: 51> Nature and wildlife areas: 13 24/7 wallstreet best cities

Two big charity events for SaddleBrooke Community Outreach

Fall Meeting and Golden Goose Fashion Show October 17, 2022 3:00 pm The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Fall Kick-off General Meeting, which features the popular “Golden Goose Fashion Show,” will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, October 17th in the MountainView ballroom. It’s a great chance to learn about SBCO’s programs to provide food, clothing

Health and nature make a retirement connection

Retirees are seeking communities with health, nature, and cultural connections. One of the biggest trends in adult living communities is wellness with an emphasis on escaping the noise, stress, and the ability to enjoy outdoor activities in a post-pandemic world. The Global Wellness Institute 2022 report estimates the North American wellness real estate market at