Speedo-Palooza-Thong Pete Watson It’s the Dog Days of Summer, when the monsoons are a no-show, so it’s time to break out your Speedos and Thongs and throw a Pool Party! The Buffoon Patrol, also known as the Activity Committee, plied several residents of Unit 16B with copious amounts of Jägermeister until one of them unwittingly…
Unit 6—Third Annual Redneck Party and Fundraiser At the end of May, Unit 6 celebrated the start of the summer season with a redneck themed block party. Neighbors and friends showed up in all manner of redneck and hillbilly attire. The best decorated Male, Female, and Couple were awarded funny prizes and some Starbucks gift…
Unit 8A Helps Keep the Roadside Clean Diane Fox On the road again… On April 26 Vicki Frosted, Ernie Nedder, Steve Chapman, Chris Lee, Gene Lee, Jerry Fox, Diane Fox, Shelly Ziegler, Karl Knight, Mike Bartel, Maurene Bartel, and Mary Jo Stastny donned their yellow vests and filled 13 blue trash bags, as they cleaned…
SBCO Scholarship Student Brooke Kelley Is Breaking Barriers Kathie Marshall You typically don’t see a plethora of females in construction careers, but the times they are a-changin. According to a 2023 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), women currently make up around 10.8 % of the construction workforce in the United States, although…
Unit 16B vs. the Easter Dummy! Pete Watson Well, just when you thought it was safe to bring the grandkids for a visit, Unit 16B decided to hold a little Easter celebration to make you reconsider. Our very own Darwin Award Nominees, also known as the Activity Committee, spent a few sleepless nights (and days)…
Mardi Gras Celebration KD Lundgren On March 1, Unit 6 celebrated a Mardi Gras block party in style! From the festive Mardi Gras inflated entry balloon to the decorations inside and outside, balloon arches, beads and masks adorning the home, we knew we were in for a high spirited occasion. A New Orleans style band…
Making Memories on Cattle Trail Katie Lundgren The Unit 6 women were bringing style and fun to their latest Girls’ Night Out. The theme was Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and the evening sparkled just like the iconic film. Guests sipped on Tiffany blue punch and wine while indulging in a lavish charcuterie board. A special congratulations…
The Busy Bees in Unit16B Larry Ingram The people who live in Unit 16B are Busy Bees because that unit has something going on all the time. Bocce Ball every Saturday afternoon, Happy Hour at the Ranch House, Hand and Foot and Mexican train once a month. The big event was the annual Christmas party…
2024 Turkey Trot Katie Lundgren Unit 6 hosted the 3rd annual 5K walk/run Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. It was a beautiful morning, perfect for a pre-meal stroll. We had about 50 people and some furry friends join us this year, and a few more dressed up in their best turkey attire. All of the…
Fall Fun with Units 3 and 4A Although the day started with clouds, rain, and even hail, by the afternoon of Oct. 19, the sun was shining and temps were in the mid-70s—perfect conditions for a unit party. By popular demand, the band Total Recall made another appearance on the Sandpiper Place cul-de-sac, playing classics…