Category: November 2021

Quilt of Valor Presentations

Janette Volz The SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters believe that service to our community has always been a very important component of our club. With some of our members involved with the Quilt of Valor Foundation (QOV), it was suggested that we recognize veterans of the SaddleBrooke community. Prior to this, quilts were donated to the Quilt…

Burning Bowl Service and Potluck

Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart As we begin our new year, I invite you to join others for a service designed to help us release the past and set intentions for our lives. Releasing the old and inviting the new is the purpose of our traditional burning bowl service, which will be held on Saturday, Jan.…

POP Tennis Interview with Loretta Edgerton

Stuart Watkins Stuart: At 86 years are you too old to play POP Tennis? Loretta: Well, I play POP tennis three times a week, tennis once a week, quilt on Friday, do machine embroidery on Thursday, and on Monday I am with the HOA2 Putters. I aquacise in the pool daily, and other than that I try…

Democrats Discuss Redistricting

Mike Nickerson, Chair, SaddleBrooke Democratic Club The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club met on Oct. 12 in the SaddleBrooke One Activities Center. It was great to be meeting back together again in person. Other members and interested people joined the meeting via Zoom. The hybrid meeting format seems to be working well. Our October presenters were Charlie…

MPLN Fall Kickoff and Sponsor Appreciation

Eileen J Snearly On Sept. 14, the MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) had their first big outing since the pandemic. They highlighted the great sponsors who have supported them in 2021. The day included a nine-hole golf tournament, followed by lunch in the MountainView Clubhouse. Diane Mazzarella, president of the MPLN, conducted a brief business…

Sleep and Nutrition

Barbara Barr On Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom, Nancy Teeter MAOM, RDN, will explain how diet influences sleep quality and quantity. Do you know that scientists have discovered specific links between sleep and dietary quality? Do you realize there is a link between sleep and blood sugar, weight, overall nutrition,…

What to Expect in 2022: An Astrological Forecast

Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Join the Metaphysical Explorations group on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at 7 p.m. in the HOA1 Activity Center for a presentation on “What to Expect in 2022: An Astrological Forecast,” by Sara Bourland, a practicing astrologer. Undeniably, we are in a massive transformational shift. 2020-21 brought us to our knees due to…

Lady Niners Celebrate Halloween: Join the Fun

Wanda Ross Holidays are a great reason for a party, and the Lady Niners love a party. So, on Oct. 19, we had a creative Halloween team golf game followed by a very fun, delicious luncheon. The hot turkey and brie sandwich with basil pesto and Roma tomatoes on grilled ciabatta bread with side salad…

You Are Invited to the Chess Club

Stuart Watkins SaddleBrooke chess players meet every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Bobcat Room of the clubhouse of SaddleBrooke One. Drop in and check out the action. There are six tables, and if you don’t bring your chess set, there are usually ones available. In the four games I played, I won one and…

Holiday Happenings at Tri-Community Food Bank

Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) is planning for a busy holiday season as we prepare to meet the needs of our customers who are food insecure. Food insecurity is defined as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life.” On the…