Unit 4A Celebrates Oktoberfest
Christina Godbey
On Oct. 4, the Hornbill Hillbillies, Unit 4A, went all out to celebrate Oktoberfest with lots of beer, costumes, brats, German potato salad, German chocolate cake, and games. But, most of all, laughs and fun were had by all!
Unit 6—3rd Annual Turkey Trot and Food Drive
Katie and Marc Lundgren
Please join us for a 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28 starting at 9 a.m. sharp. All are welcome.
We will be hosting a food drive, and your entry “fee” is 2 cans or boxes of non-expired food. Of course we encourage lots of donations.
This year’s Trot benefits IMPACT of Southern Arizona. Your donations of food or money will directly support their mission of helping Southern Arizonans achieve self-sufficiency through programs like emergency aid, job training, and workshops.
Drop off your donations at 32528 S. Cattle Trail. You don’t have to participate in the Trot to contribute. Let’s come together to make a difference in our community! We will have a box on the patio as of Nov. 21 to collect contributions, in case you’re leaving SBR early for the holidays. Checks can be made out to IMPACT of Southern Arizona.
What is a Turkey Trot you ask? It is a non-competitive 5K Walk/Run, which equals 3.1 miles. We will start on S. Cattle Trail at the mailboxes and head towards the dog park. The trail will be marked. We will host a beverage station around the halfway point, and have a traffic safety & first aid golf cart. This should take about an hour and if you get tired, you can leave at any time. However, we will have some awards for the top male, female, and youngster (under 18). We encourage you to wear your favorite or most festive turkey attire. We’ll have some prizes for those who decorate accordingly. Why not burn off some pre-Thanksgiving calories or get the family out of the house so you can cook? Please join us!
A beautiful fall sunset frames the gourmands of Unit 16C.
Unit 16C’s Taste of Italy
Lucy Lange
Every neighborhood should have at least one authentic, genuine, Italian resident to ensure we all get better than restaurant Italian food. We are so lucky in Unit 16C that we have such a person. Rina Antonucci was born and raised in Sala Consilina Province of Salerno. (Check it out on a map!) It couldn’t be more Italian. She grew up in la Famiglia learning local and regional Italian cucina (cuisine), as well as the fine art of sewing, making designer clothes or alteration of such clothes. Then she met John Antonucci and came to the United States as a young bride. John was raised in Wayne, N.J., in a somewhat Italian neighborhood, but there were other ethnic neighbors who added their own spices, flavoring, and techniques to his cooking skills. We are so thankful that they have added a touch of Italian to our German, Dutch, Portugal, and regional American cuisine neighborhood.
John owned a pizza parlor in New Jersey where he honed his pizza and Italian cooking skills. John, not to be outdone by Rina, has an Italian made outdoor wood-fired pizza oven. He makes the best margarita pizza I have ever had. And, he roast meats and savory Italian dishes to the delight of his neighbors. So it was the Antonuccis’ time to host our September Unit party. Every neighbor who was home came.There were salami platters (charcuterie to the French and vleeswaren to the Dutch. Antipasto plates, pasta salads, Italian dressings, balsamic reductions, Italian breads, and cheeses rounded out the buffet. Then there was the cannoli pie for dessert. OMG—there were so many for so little.
We shared. Rina, when not cooking Italian food, has her Rina’s Alterations business in Casa Adobe Plaza. She is known for her exquisite alterations of bridal gowns and other fine fashions. John, who you have probably met, is a part of our security patrol that keeps us all safe. Unit 16C could not have better neighbors. Unit 16C is all about the food. Buon appetito, piatto pulito! (Good appetite, clean plate!)