Unit 17 Social Committee Mary Gelinas Snowbirds and new neighbors will find that Unit 17 is continuing its fun activities. The Social Committee met on September 15 to discuss plans for upcoming events. Co-Chairs of the Social Committee this year are Betsy Lowry and Linda Gray. Arlene Des Jardins will continue as Chair and…
Category: October 2018
Generals, October 2018
Dr. Ryan Kretzer October 22
Phyllis Ketring “Oh, my aching back!” Those words have been spoken by about 80 percent of the adults in this country. When conservative back treatments like physical therapy or medications fail, surgery may be considered as an option for pain relief. What happens when surgery doesn’t relieve the pain or new pain occurs? Spinal fusion…
Generals, October 2018
SaddleBrooke Singers prepare for December Show
Steph Mattie The SaddleBrooke Singers recently held their annual “Welcome Back Singers!” party, and it has become a joyful tradition to begin our fall rehearsals. Hosted by Jim and Kathy Barrett, we all look forward to this informal gathering that unites returning and new group members. It’s a wonderful way to get to know fellow…
Clubs & Classes, October 2018
Have you ever heard of a wooden nickle?
Ken Marich During your life has anyone ever told you “not to take a wooden nickel”? This American adage is considered to be a light-hearted reminder to be cautious in one’s financial dealings. Well, wooden nickels exist and are novelty or commemorative “coins” sometimes referred to as tokens. They date back to the late 1800s…
Religion, October 2018
Christmas Service Cantata at CCSB
Carol Thompson The Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) choir will be performing a first time ever Christmas Cantata at the December 9 service. We invite everyone to come and join this special service of Oh Holy Night music. The choir started practice on August 1 for this special event. CCSB is a Christ-centered church with the…
Features, October 2018
SaddleBrooke author Stuart Watkins publishes book
Fire So Hot, Make You Scoot Way Back, was just published by SaddleBrooke author Stuart Watkins. Stuart’s book has 42 pages filled with writes about love, veterans’ experiences, cowboy writes, writes for children, writes about homeless people, some funny twists and turns and some serious writes designed to make the reader pause and hopefully smile.…
Sports, October 2018
Mars and Venus vintage 2018
Bob Edelblut Wow! This year’s event was the fifth time this popular tournament has been played. It seems like only yesterday that the MPMGA and the MPWGA started the discussions that lead to the creation of this event. Is time really flying by this quickly? Most of you know that the prior tournaments were…
Clubs & Classes, October 2018
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony On October 11, we will be holding a dinner on the patio at SaddleBrooke One with a delicious menu including minestrone soup; turkey wraps with swiss cheese, tarragon aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion or beef and havarti wraps with horseradish, lettuce, tomato and onion; brownies and non-alcoholic beverages. Cost is $15.85 plus…
Features, October 2018
When a rattlesnake comes to visit, call Golder Ranch Fire
Stuart Watkins On September 2, 2018 I was watching the thunderstorm in my backyard when I heard the unmistakable rattling. I jumped back to see a rattlesnake curled up and giving me a friendly warning. I opened the sliding doors to our bedroom and asked my wife Jeanette to call the Golder Ranch Fire Department…
Clubs & Classes, October 2018
Spanish Culture Club meeting notice
The Spanish Culture Club is open to SaddleBrooke residents who are interested in Spanish/Latin American culture and wish to learn more through discussion, events and culinary experiences. Knowledge of Spanish is not required, although there are opportunities for Spanish conversation for those who wish to improve their spoken Spanish. A wine and cheese reception featuring…