Community Circle Players

An Evening of One Acts Is Not Canceled! Shawne Cryderman, Producer Community Circle Players’ fall show is postponed, not canceled. All the tasks that have been completed can just be delayed like the show, right? I mean, all the “behind the scenes” organizing and orchestrating for the production will be used this spring. Every little…

Yarn Connection

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,…

Remember Our Fallen U.S. Veterans

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…

How I Adopted an Elephant

Dame Daphne, Angela, and Maisha

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…

Meet the Instructors: Tom Oetinger

Tom Oetinger

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…