Glass, Gifts, and Creativity

Claudia Knauss Need a last–minute gift to brighten any gathering for Easter Sunday? Come by the Creative Arts building and check out the many glass pieces available to give as lovely hostess gifts or to become one of your own treasures to enjoy for holidays to come. Feel free to come into the Glasshoppers Studio…

National Parks Club Meeting Update

Linda Harvey The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) National Parks Club welcomed retired National Park Service (NPS) Ranger Deb Liggett to speak on the topic of U.S. Public Lands. Ranger Deb explained that nearly one-third of the United States is designated as federal public land which is collectively owned by the American people and managed by various…

Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – April 2026

Celebrations, Education, and More Melanie Einbund Oneg Celebrations: March’s Oneg was provided by Joy and Bill Eickson with gratitude to all. An Oneg is a mitzvah (good deed) to celebrate and sponsor a special occasion, memory, an honor, or just because. And you can always share the Oneg honors with another. Openings are available for September, October, November, and December. Contact…

Holy Week at Vista United Methodist Church

Rev. Mary Dotson One of the most moving weeks of the Church Calendar is the week we call Holy Week. This year Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, March 29, when Christians will commemorate Jesus’ entrance into the Holy City of Jerusalem. It was a joy–filled occasion some 2,000 years ago as the crowds lined…

Savor Retirement: Savor Wondering in Retirement

Tim Malone Wondering in retirement refers to the practice of embracing curiosity, reflection, and open-ended exploration during one’s post-career years. It’s not just about having time—it’s about how that time is used to engage with the world in more profound, more thoughtful ways. “Curiosity is the lust of the mind.”—Thomas Hobbes Curiosity without urgency includes…