Karyle Steele 2020 was probably the most challenging year in our nine-year history as the Network. SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SPRN) lost the income of all major fundraising efforts; however, we were able to maintain and add to our membership, and there was also an increase in individual donations to help offset this loss. SPRN…
Category: February 2021
General, February 2021
Items Needed for Drop Off Program
Karyle Steele Over the last five years, our monthly pick-up program of pet items and linens has grown substantially. As a result, we no longer have the resources to handle the volume of donations in an efficient manner. Therefore, we are asking residents to drop off their donations. The drop off location will be in…
Front Page, February 2021
Tennis Shoes for the Homeless Program Tops 1,000
Jerry Fay A big thank you to the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SBPA) and the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club for their generosity. Over the holidays they increased their donations, and now more than 1,000 pairs of gently used tennis shoes have been donated to the homeless since the program started in 2018. Currently the program is focusing…
Features, February 2021
2 Your Health: What’s the Best Treatment for Lower Back Pain?
Dr. Craig Brue Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. The American Chiropractic Association confirms that 80% of the population will experience back problems at some time in their life. This article will help you understand your treatment options for lower back pain. First, what causes lower back pain? The most…
General, February 2021
Community Circle Players: An Evening of One Acts Delayed Until Fall
Andrea Molberg A year’s delay. After consultation with the SaddleBrooke TWO banquet staff and looking at the reality of life right now, even with the vaccine coming to a ‘Brooke near you, Community Circle Players’ (CCP) co-founders Shawne Cryderman and Susan Sterling made the difficult decision to again delay production of the show, An Evening…
Features, February 2021
2 Your Health: Migraines and Tension Headaches … Massage Can Help!
Heidi Overman, LMT In my practice I have found a common complaint with clients are headaches. There was a time that I too was plagued with debilitating migraines at least twice a month. I know the pain and frustration of having your world stop because of migraines. I also know the dependency on medications to try to…
General, February 2021
Time to ‘Re-Member’ the Network
Marcy Vernon To say that 2020 has been an unusual year for us at SB Pet Rescue Network is clearly an understatement. Over COVID-19 concerns, we canceled our large group fundraising events. Accordingly, it is quite humbling to report that our loyal and generous members continued to send in donations even during this uncertain period.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club: Moving On in 2021
Shirley Miller Our usual festive Christmas party with food, drinks and dancing was downsized to just dance, dance, dance. On Dec. 23, the level three dancers, dressed in their holiday attire, line danced to a playlist created by Terri Gage. The Christmas classics included “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Swinging with the King,” “White Christmas,” “A Marshmallow…