Florence Messer The Juliets became “ghouliets” on Friday, Oct. 27, at their monthly breakfast … the theme was Halloween and the breakfasts were “bootiful!” The Juliet breakfast—Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together—meets on the last Friday of the month at 9 a.m. in the La Montana Room of the La Hacienda Clubhouse. It’s a great way to meet new people…
Category: December 2023
December 2023, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – December 2023
Save the Date— SBCO Events in 2024 SaddleBrooke Community Outreach has a busy schedule planned for the new year. We invite you to help us provide local children with the food, clothing, enrichment activities, and college scholarships they need to succeed. Together we can make a big difference in the lives of many young people.…
December 2023, Generals
Unit Happenings – December 2023
Unit 6 Celebrates Halloween With a Witches and Wine Gathering Katie Lundgren On Oct. 27, the ladies of Unit 6 gathered for the 2nd Annual Witches and Wine party. Witch costumes were optional yet added to the festivities. The event was hosted by Linda Chase, Denise Smith, and Irene Harvey, and the array of delightful…
December 2023, Generals
“Just a Taste” Novice Dance Lessons Start in January 2024
Charles Hendryx Starting in January 2024, our SBR Social Dance Club is borrowing a novice dance lesson concept from the SaddleBrooke Social Ballroom Club. Who: Novice dancers who have not danced before or it has been a long time What: Free novice dance lessons for Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, East Coast Swing, Tango, and Cha Cha When: First three Thursdays of…
December 2023, Generals
Oracle School District Open House Event
Maria Menconi My husband and I recently attended the Oracle School District Capital Bond Open House and it was a great experience. Governing Board members Wendy O’Dell, Edie Crall, and Linda Lyon joined Superintendent Crystle Nehrmeyer to greet us at the entrance. We then toured the campus with teachers and other staff to tell us…
December 2023, Generals
War in Israel
Melanie Einbund, IJSS Board Member On the 50th year anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, during Shabbat and Simchat Torah, Hamas terrorists launched a coordinated, sophisticated, and barbaric attack on Israeli civilians and soldiers by launching thousands of rockets, kidnapping and killing families, and murdering innocents in their homes and streets. As we look and hear of…
Generals, December 2023
Nature’s Way: Birding Is Popular at SBR
Jim Hoagland One day each month, the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Nature Trail is humming with birders, surveying the many species that can be seen there. On any given survey, between 25 to 30 distinct species are recorded. Since June 2020, I have led more than 100 different SBR residents and a few outside birders on the top…
December 2023, Generals
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. Please arrive at the Ramada 15 minutes early for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
December 2023, Generals
Unwrap the Joy with “Home, James!”
As the Christmas season approaches and everyone begins to string the lights and deck the halls with festive cheer and the spirit of togetherness, we here at “Home, James!” are reflecting on the year with heartfelt gratitude. The community’s embrace of our service has been unbelievable, and while we’re enthusiastic about our progress, we know…
December 2023, Generals
Friends of Bill W.
Friends of Bill meets Thursdays, 3 to 4 p.m. in the La Vista Room. Contact: [email protected] or 831-206-3077