Who We Are: We are SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those experiencing hearing loss and those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do: (1) Discuss issues we face, learn tips and solutions, receive handout educational…
Category: December 2023
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Become a Knit Wit—Save Your Mind
Bin Davis Extensive research has shown that lifestyle changes such as increased exercise, good diet, plenty of sleep, and correcting hearing loss may reduce the risk of dementia by up to 40%. Furthermore, “Anything that makes your brain work will reduce the risk of dementia but, interestingly, so does social contact, especially with people you…
Generals, December 2023
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – December 2023
SBCO Has Another Banner Year Nancy McCluskey-Moore For the past 25 years, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), an all-volunteer organization, has been providing children in nearby communities with opportunities to succeed through programs that provide food, clothing, enrichment grants, and education. Thanks to our volunteers who generously contribute their time and talent and our donors who…
Generals, December 2023
Win Big at the Senior Village Raffle
Linda Hampton What would you do with an extra $2,000 cash? One lucky person will be granted this opportunity thanks to the Senior Village Cash raffle. In addition to the grand prize, one person will win $1,000, and two people will win $500 each when the winning tickets are drawn at Senior Village’s Beach Bash…
Generals, December 2023
November Was Blanket Month at the Food Bank
Rosemary Douglas November was Blanket Month at the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB). In addition to a Thanksgiving holiday meal and our regular monthly food offering, each family also received a warm, soft, queen-sized blanket. Our families greatly appreciated having a new blanket as the colder months approached. We are very grateful to our generous donors…
Generals, December 2023
State Parties: The Countdown Begins for the Wisconsin Party Ticket Sales
Barbara Barr Bengen Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024! That’s the first day you can purchase your tickets for the Wisconsin Party 2024! Tickets will be sold from Jan. 2 through Feb. 3, unless they run out! So, don’t wait until Groundhog Day to snag your tickets! Tickets include a buffet dinner and…
Features, December 2023
Folklore Summit
Linda Rosenkrans In a December fairytale summit, Where mythical beings gathered to submit, Santa Claus, Rudolf with his nose so bright, The Golem, Frosty, shining in white, The Tooth Fairy, Jack o’ Lantern in flames, Liam the Leprechaun, Easter Bunny with no names, And Tinkerbell, sprinkling magic in the air, Convened to spread messages beyond…
Sports, December 2023
Veterans Day Softball Tournament a Hit with Community
Peter Romeo It was a great day for the veterans and everyone else involved in SaddleBrooke Senior Softball’s annual Veterans Day Tournament at the community’s ball field. The large crowd, which featured players, families, friends, and neighbors, was treated to free food, lively music, entertaining commentary, and exciting games. They were all enthusiastic, cheering the…
Front Page, December 2023
Wonderful World of Waltz
Judy Saks Dale and Ann Pizzitola, our resident professional ballroom dancers, will be teaching Beginning and Intermediate Waltz classes on Sundays and Tuesdays in January, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. The Beginner class will be held in the MountainView Ballroom at SaddleBrooke TWO on Sundays at 3 p.m. and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. The Intermediate…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Glass Art Club’s Winter Class Schedule Is Out
Beth Longman The Glass Art Club of SaddleBrooke has published its Winter 2024 Class Schedule. The class schedule has been sent to our club members, and in-person registration is underway. If you aren’t a member yet, you can find the class schedule on our website www.glassartsb.com. So far this fall, our members have made many…