Nancy Eisenstein Two events coming up for the National Parks Club. * Tuesday, Nov. 28: Wine and Cheese Holiday Party in the La Mesa Room at La Hacienda Club. * Saturday, Dec. 2: Day bus trip to Fiesta de Tumacacori at Tumacacori National Historic Park. Our Nov. 28 Holiday Wine and Cheese will include a speaker who…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
A Recap of High Holy Day Services
Melanie Einbund High Holy Day services for Rosh Hashanah (New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) were well attended. Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, a scholar of distinction and religious observant, offered services to our congregation reflecting on tradition, history, concerns, and hopes for a New Year. Wishes of health, peace, and joy to all were…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
National Parks Club Update
Linda Harvey The club was thrilled to welcome Deb Liggett, a retired National Park Service (NPS) ranger, as guest speaker for the September meeting. Ranger Deb had an informal meeting presentation in which she gave information about the Grand Canyon National Park (NP), answered questions, and provided some last-minute guidance to members who took the…
November 2023, Front Page
Ranchette Putters Learn from the SBR Pros
Pam Engelhardt Twenty Ranchette Putters signed up for a free lesson from SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Mike Jahaske and Ken Steinke. The Ranchette Putters listened to Mike give the fundamentals of the putting stroke, after which they practiced on the putting green while Mike and Ken went around to help all the members. Over an hour…
November 2023, Front Page
Yarn Connection’s Community Service Projects
Mary Tomasello Yarn Connection is a knitting and crocheting group that meets at SaddleBrooke Ranch in La Vista Room at La Hacienda Club. Currently, our members are focused on making knit or crochet items for donation to various service organizations. The designated groups include Project Linus: comfort blankets and shawls for children of all ages; Navajo…
November 2023, Front Page
The Good Ol’ Boys Bring a Barn Burner
Janelle Authur Anthony Taylor Jr. and the Good Ol’ Boys “burned the barn down” with their classic Country Western music at the Sept. 8 SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Dance Club’s monthly Western dance. In their first appearance on the Sol Ballroom stage, the band’s steel guitar added a different dimension to the music for the more…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Fun, Funky Tapestry Mosaic Magnets Class Now Available
Dale Farland Have you wanted to experience the fun of learning how to make Tapestry Mosaic Magnets? Now is your chance! Whether you are a member of the SBR Art Club or not, you can take this class. This is a great opportunity to experience and enjoy one of the art classes that are offered…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Join the Fun!
Debbie McGrady Check out what’s happening in Kelly Hastings’s classes: Participants are having fun and meeting new friends while improving their lives! Did you know that exercising can not only improve your overall health but can actually make you feel younger? How great does that sound? Kelly’s classes have something for everyone. Whether you want to regain muscle, increase your…
Features, November 2023
Spotlight on Advertiser: Medicare and Me: Medical Sticker Shock
Leah Kari, licensed insurance agent and retired pharmaceutical representative You open a statement from your Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicare Supplement Insurance plan’s explanation of benefits, and are baffled. The services you thought would be covered were not, and your share of the costs is a shock. Health plans pay a portion of the…
November 2023, Features
Dealing with Loneliness During the Holidays
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy and love, but for many people, it’s a time of loneliness. Some people live far from family and miss seeing their loved ones. It’s also not unusual for people to feel emotional distance from the others they’re with, which…