Jim Hoagland As Karen and John Vanderwall were headed to Ed’s Dogs for lunch on April 6, Karen noticed a different-looking bird species on the Ranch pond. The spring migration of waterfowl and other bird species was in full swing, but this was unlike any other bird she had observed on or around the pond.…
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Women of Wine celebrated three years on April 17, 2025, with Chuck Moses as their entertainer for the evening. Everyone had a wonderful time dancing and listening to their favorite tunes! If you would like to have Chuck Moses at your next event, please email him at: chuckmoses11@gmail.com.
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The population in the United States is rapidly aging. Baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have had relatively higher suicide rates across the age spectrum compared to other birth peers in the United States. Given that there will be more than 71 million Americans ages 65 and older by 2030, the high suicide rate among…
If you want to stop drinking, there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…
Join us Saturday, June 7 between 7 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at The Ranch House, Sol Ballroom for the American Red Cross Blood Drive. The Ranch House is located at 31143 S. Amenity Dr. To make an appointment or learn more, please visit the redcrossblood.org website and download the American Red Cross Donor App. You…
Tim Malone “Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.”—Katie Reed Retirement marks the beginning of a significant chapter in life, characterized by newfound freedom and the opportunity to prioritize one’s health and well-being. With the absence of work-related responsibilities, retirees can dedicate time and effort to practices…
Christianne Dettmann The sun rose balmy and bright over the Triangle YMCA Ranch Camp on April 12 as SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotarians—along with members from other local clubs—rolled in to help prepare the grounds for the upcoming summer season. Led by the camp’s Executive Operations Director Wes Long and his team, this year’s annual work day…
Pat Albu On April 26, 70 Ranchette Putters and their partners gathered on the putting green for a more than challenging putting contest. Not only had our wonderful (and slightly sadistic) Hospitality Committee set up a very difficult course, but we were also dealing with very strong winds! It was an afternoon we won’t soon…
Jeff Kaczmarek Have you been frustrated trying to organize your old photos, slides, films, and videos and convert them to modern digital formats? Then we have some answers for you. On Tuesday, June 24, at 1 p.m. we will be having a class about converting old photos, etc. to digital format using our powerful scanner…
