Raise a Glass with SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine

Deb McGiboney and Susie Morrill invite fellow wine lovers to SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW). We meet the third Wednesday of each month at the Ranch House Grill Event Patio. Our next gathering is Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be a portable bar set up for you to order…

Dollars and Sense: Making a Retirement Budget

The Paseo Financial Group Using a retirement budget can improve your peace of mind and lessen your stress about money in your golden years. It can help you avoid spending too much of your nest egg too soon—a financial mistake many retirees make. With a few simple steps, you can develop a budget that accounts for…

SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Writing Guild is a group dedicated to improving our writing skills. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the La Vista room at the La Hacienda Club from 1 to 3 p.m. If you have any questions about the club, please contact Joy Hellard at hellardjoyce@gmail.com. Blackberry Summers Joy…

U.S. Military History: U.S. Flag Folding—Part 1 of 2

Ross Dunfee While not officially adopting a flag at the time of the Declaration of Independence, the “Continental Colors” (aka the “Grand Union” flag), has historically been referred to as the first national flag of the United States. That flag has a striking resemblance to the British East India Company (1707-1801), where the canton resembles…

Using Essential Oils in the Laundry Room

JoAnne Gaudioso Doing laundry may not always be the most exciting way to spend your time, but it is a task everyone has to face on a weekly or perhaps even daily basis. You can enhance your laundry routine with the cleansing power of essential oils along with a few handy tips. When words like…

Mudslingers Pottery Club: Feel What the Potter Feels

Heading into the fall months, it’s a great time to bring out the artist within you. Many of our potters will be returning from their summer vacations, and the sharing and creativity amongst the potters is energizing. Sign up for one of the upcoming 3-hour intro to hand building sessions. After attending the first session, the…