Alastair Stone Have you always wanted to sing the Messiah, but never had the opportunity? Your opportunity has arrived! Back for its third year, the Voices in the Oaks Chorale and the Oracle Piano Society will present the Messiah Sing Along on two dates and two locations: Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom and…
December 2019
SBCO – Edited
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach—making a difference every year Nancy McCluskey-Moore SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) had a very productive year in 2019. Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors, we were able to make a significant difference in the lives of many children and their families. * Kid’s Closet provided…
December 2019
Immigration discussion Feb. 23
Leslie Fore Have you ever wondered why people don’t just come to our country legally? Are you interested in knowing how it is possible to advocate for comprehensive, just legislation? The Santa Catalina Social Awareness and Justice Ministry invites you to a forum that will answer these questions and more. Rev. Sean Carroll, SJ, executive…
December 2019
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Show—save the date!
The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce our upcoming Spring Art Show, so save the date! The art show will be on Friday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Art Extravaganza features SaddleBrooke artists from the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild and will feature most mediums, such as…
December 2019
Illinois Club has authentic midwestern chili-fest
Dianne Johns and Carolee Bailey On a cool Wednesday evening in October, roughly 45 Illinois Club members gathered at the home of JD and Nancy Olson to enjoy a true midwestern chili-fest. Each of the seven cooks prepared a different type of chili for the event. Types of chili served included venison chili, vegan chili, jalapeno…
December 2019
Sew What?
Linda Shannon-Hills Sew What? We ask this question a lot in our group as we continue to make different items for ourselves, friends, family, and charities. This group is designed to teach basic sewing skills, hold instructional sessions on non-clothing sewing projects for yourself, friends, or grandchildren such as pillow cases, tote bags, mesh bags,…
December 2019
The Sock Hop returns!
Jane Gromelski Tuesday, Jan. 28, will be our next ’50s and ’60s Sock Hop in the MountainView Ballroom. Doors and the cash bar will open at 5 p.m., and the buffet will be served at 5:30 p.m. The meal will include a plated salad, rolls, and butter, comfort food meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, a garden vegetable,…
December 2019
American Red Cross blood drive December 7
Linda Shannon-Hills SaddleBrooke Ranch American Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 7 a.m. until noon in the Sol Ballroom at the Ranch House facility. Please help, as the need is great! To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. We are very proud of our participation to help with the significant…
December 2019
SBR resident to perform free concert
Bruce Carlson SaddleBrooke Ranch resident Bruce Carlson will be doing a concert at Catalina State Park Saturday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m. This great outdoor venue is perfect for a listening crowd. Seating is very limited so bring a lawn chair to enjoy an afternoon of mellow originals and cover songs. The music genre Bruce…
December 2019
Hearing loss and Alzheimer’s
Maria Menconi In a visit to a doctor’s office recently, I saw a startling poster on the wall. It was entitled “Untreated Hearing Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease.” I was shocked to see the symptom similarities between the two. For example, symptoms of untreated hearing loss include depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation, while symptoms of Alzheimer’s…