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Category: November 2021
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Nature’s Way: Choosing the Right Binoculars for Birding
Jim Hoagland On our monthly bird surveys on the SaddleBrooke Ranch nature trail, I am often asked, “What binoculars should I get for birding?” Binoculars are the go-to optical tool for most serious birders. Compared to spotting scopes or long-lens cameras, binoculars are more portable and convenient. To answer the question, let’s start by understanding…
Generals, November 2021
Wreaths Across America Program Underway
In 2007, the Worcester family, along with veterans and others who had helped with their annual wreath ceremony in Arlington, Va., formed the nonprofit Wreaths Across America™(WAA) to expand the reach of the annual program. The WAA concept was to help members of groups around the country who also wanted to place remembrance wreaths at veterans’…
Generals, November 2021
November at the Golden Goose
Ann Coziahr November is the month of thankfulness and gratitude! The Golden Goose Thrift Shop is so very thankful for and grateful to our extraordinary family of volunteers, donors, customers, and staff! Thank you all for helping us make good things happen every day for local children, seniors, and families in need! The Goose has…
Generals, November 2021
Loving and Losing a Beloved Pet
Brandon Wainwright As any pet parent will tell you, the joy, love, and comfort that comes with adopting an animal companion is a blessing rivaled by few experiences life has to offer. What they’ll also tell you is that losing an animal companion can be more emotionally devastating than just about any of life’s many…
Features, November 2021
Word of the Month: Contronym
David Zapatka Reader and dear friend Ellen Engel suggested I look at Mental Floss’ article on contronyms. I subscribed to Mental Floss for years and enjoyed the magazine. Today, you can only read it online, as its print version has been discontinued. Contronym noun con·tro·nym | ˈkän-trə-ˌnim variant – contranym: a word having two meanings that contradict one…
Features, November 2021
2 Your Health: Surviving the Holidays with Massage
Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT-24997 It’s my favorite time of year, Autumn. Everyone is hustling and bustling. We are cleaning our homes, decorating for the upcoming holidays, shopping, and preparing for parties! Super fun! It’s also my most stressful time of year, Autumn. Everyone is hustling and bustling. We are cleaning our homes, decorating for the…
Generals, November 2021
Checklist for Safe Holiday Lighting
Marilu Trainor It’s the time of the year to bring out the boxes of holiday lights. These pretty decorations don’t come without risk, though. Falls, electrocution, and shorting out are real possibilities. With proper preparation and safe practices, you can avoid those dangerous situations while decorating. “We respond to calls that involve falls from ladders…
Generals, November 2021
A Great Time at Octoberfest
Great beer, great friends, and great weather all equaled a wonderful day at the ranch.
Generals, November 2021
Dementia Caregiver Connection
Joann Ramsey If you are a caregiver for someone with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or other types of dementia, you are invited to attend the SBR community support group. The SBR support group general session is held the second Monday of every month. We offer a safe place to exchange information and…