Create Edible Holiday Art

Patti West Spend a fun afternoon with artist and master pastry chef Rachel Linnemeier and learn to make a variety of decorated holiday cupcakes, and then take home your beautiful and tasty creations! The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Painters Club workshop will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, in the Art Room…

Zumba Gold Fun!

Kim Denny Recently, the Tuesday/Thursday Zumba Gold class decided to color-coordinate the workout—just for the fun of it! Zumba Gold is 100% Zumba and 100% low impact. At least 70% of the music is international. For the Tuesday/Thursday class, this means lots of fun, upbeat Latin music, interspersed with an occasional song in, let’s say,…

Reflections

Melanie Einbund As you read this the High Holy Days have passed. So, a recap of sorts. Rabbi Daniel “Danny” Price officiated B’nai Midbar’s High Holy Days. His openness and spirit engaged us as we practiced traditions and recited prayers centuries old. Eliyanah Powers, cantorial soloist, was in splendid voice and fascinated us as she…

Havdalah

Melanie Einbund The celebration of Havdalah (a separation of Shabbat to welcome the new week) was hosted by Joy and Bill Erickson. Rabbi Price spoke to the meaning and symbolism of the service. As I looked upon the several (about 50) faces there were smiles and gladness as we chanted prayers, passed the wine and…

Safety, Preparedness, and Health at Church

Daniel Engeljohn At Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, we have a ministry team of volunteers focused on ensuring the safety of the congregation. Although many of the tasks go unnoticed by the congregation, effort has been made to keep the congregation informed and aware. In 2022, as a consequence of a shooting that damaged the walls of the…