Ross Dunfee World War I concluded with about 10 million military personnel killed, and a like number of civilians. One particularly bloody battle during WWI was at the Second Battle of Ypres (Belgium) where, on April 22, 1915, Germany fired 150 tons of lethal chlorine gas against two French and Algerian Divisions and two days…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Get Your Steps and More! The Many Benefits of Dancing
Carol Osgood Dancers have tremendous fun while also concentrating to navigate different steps, positions, turns, and weaves in time with the music. The benefits of dancing include learning something new, using the brain and the body, and meeting a great group of dancing friends! The SaddleBrooke Ranch Dance Club website, sbrsbdc.club, has a full calendar…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine
Deb McGiboney and Susie Morrill invite fellow women wine lovers to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women Of Wine (SBRWOW) gathering! We meet the third Wednesday of each month at the Ranch House Grill event patio. Everyone purchases their own glass (or two) of wine and can enjoy an appetizer while visiting with your SBRWOW. There will…
Features, May 2022
Madaras Gallery Presents the Masters Series
Starting Sunday, May 1, through Tuesday, May 31, Madaras Gallery presents the Masters Series. The Masters Series is a collection of saguaros painted in the style of master artists. Join us for this special month-long event and see the Southwest interpreted by Diana Madaras in the styles of Jackson Pollock, Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, and…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Washington State Club News
We had a wonderful gathering at our first event in March. We welcomed our Washingtonian friends and neighbors with a happy hour and a Washington trivia event. Thanks to all of you who attended and added your input for future events. The highest response was to have social gatherings like happy hours and barbecues. With…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Stitch ‘N Chat with Your Neighbors and Friends
Linda Shannon-Hills Want to learn or return to knitting or crocheting? You pulled out that cross stitching project you once started, and want to finish it? Maybe you want to learn some new techniques, or find inspiration? Want to spend time with others doing what you love? Drop by on any Thursday afternoon between 1…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
IJSS News
Melanie Einbund The IJSS March 25 service was held in person, including a dinner beforehand. After services, there was an Oneg Shabbat, sponsored by Sharon and Art Triester celebrating their recent anniversary and Seth and Roz Eisner supporting IJSS. Rabbi Harari conducted a class “The Masks We Wear!” Our discussion was vibrant as we spoke…
Features, May 2022
2 Your Health: Can Regular Massage Help My Memory?
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 As we age, our memory tends to get away from us. We find ourselves searching for words that were once easy to retrieve. We can’t remember the name of our new neighbor. You walk in a room … wait, what was I saying? What was I coming in this room for?…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Little Hooves & Big Hearts Receives Grant from Rotary
Club Foundation Little Hooves & Big Hearts (LHBH) has once again been awarded a grant from the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club Foundation. Over the years, the Rotary Club has been very supportive of LHBH and its mission to provide equine-assisted therapeutic sessions to children living with special needs. LHBH is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving the…
Features, May 2022
Word of the Month: Emplacement
David Zapatka While watching the last two episodes of The Expanse, I heard significant dialogue about the rail guns being used by Marcos Inaros, the leader of the Belters’ Free Navy, who was intent on destroying the Inners (pronounced Innas), the people residing on Earth, Luna (the moon), and Mars. These rail guns were powerful…