Marlene Jolly and fellow knitters Yarn Connection is a knitting and crocheting group for SaddleBrooke Ranch residents. We meet Thursday afternoons, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the La Vista Room at La Hacienda Club. We are a casual group of knitters and crocheters who meet to visit, share patterns and techniques, knit for charity,…
Wreaths Across America (WAA) When a volunteer places a wreath on a veteran’s grave on National Wreaths Across America Day, we encourage them to speak that veteran’s name aloud, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and reflect on that person and their life. Along with our wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries throughout the country, WAA…
Barbra Stewart To support the national Get Out the Vote effort by Vote Forward (votefwd.org), Judy Baur, a Robson community resident and lead of a SE Valley AAUW Branch History Lovers group, invited group members to write postcards that will be sent to registered voters who did not participate in the 2016 election. The script…
Arlene Wong When Linda Harvey asked Ranch folks what they have been doing during the time of COVID-19, I shared about watching the daily activities of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s orphan elephants and rhinos. She asked if I could share this. Well, if I can’t live among the elephants, I’m always happy to talk about…
Ken Marich The ILR is proud to welcome Tom Oetinger as a member of our faculty. Tom has an interesting background that encompasses criminal justice and an expertise in wine appreciation. Tom was born in Philadelphia and lived for 34 years in central New Hampshire. His initial interest was in criminal justice, and he became…
Carol Mihal The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) held its 2020 Telegraph Tournament on Aug. 25. This tournament began many years ago, prior to many organized sport associations, when most players were unable to travel to competitions. Local competitions were then held, and the results were sent via telegraph to the organizers to determine…