Colorado Club Social February 1

Linda Shannon-Hills Members of the Colorado Club or new residents from Colorado are invited to attend a casual social event on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in La Mesa and Montana rooms located in La Hacienda Club from 4 to 6 p.m. Stop off at the Bistro for a beverage of choice or snack to bring…

IJSS Celebrates Chanukah, a New Year, and Tu Bishvat

Finally meeting Rabbi Laura Harari in person and surrounded by friends, the Institute for Judiac Services and Studies (IJSS) celebrated Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, and Chanukah at the DesertView Theater. The services led by Rabbi Harari were held with an upbeat spirit, joy, and tradition. Sarah Boltt, our cantorial soloist, was in her prime while accompanied…

Red Cross Blood Drive February 19

Linda Shannon-Hills We need your help! The American Red Cross continues to be short on needed blood. If you can donate, we encourage you to register to donate. The next Red Cross Blood Drive at the Ranch will be on Saturday, Feb. 19, starting at 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. The drive will be held…

Holiday Happenings at Tri-Community Food Bank

Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) is planning for a busy holiday season, as they prepare to meet the needs of their customers who are food insecure. Food insecurity is defined as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life.” On the Sunday before…

SBR Women of Action Hosts a Discussion on Socialism and Statism vs. Free-Market Capitalism

Judy Smith Women of Action of SaddleBrooke Ranch hosted Doug Cardell, former Congressional aide, veteran, business owner, educator, and candidate for a Ph.D. in economic policy, at their Oct. 25 meeting. Cardell discussed the differences between free-market capitalism, fascism, socialism, and communism in regards to national economic policy. Fascism, socialism, and communism limit the rights of…

Essential Oils for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

JoAnne Guadioso The holiday season is meant to be full of joy, merriment, and happy socializing, but can sometimes stray far away from this. Your days may be filled with gift shopping, family reunions, party planning, overeating, and not enough sleep. Prepping for the holidays can be harsh on anyone! Luckily, essential oils can be…