Christmas, holiday parties, family gatherings, finances, the end of one year and the beginning of the next are often sources of extra stress on nearly all of us. The challenge isn’t really in the stress, it is in how we face and cope with the stressors. We are Christians who believe in the power of…
Carol Collins, Carol’s Custom Draperies Every year we all tend to set new goals and resolutions to somehow lose weight, save money, spend more time with friends and family. But do we stop and think about setting goals for our homes? Before January gets away from us, let’s look at a few things we can…
Teresa Blackburn-Korn Duke and Sue Halsted hosted the final 2014 gathering for Vinamare Food and Wine Pairing Club, and what a spectacular event it was! The evening began with Jim and Patti Lafferty presenting a starter of prosciutto-wrapped fig, basil leaf and goat cheese on finger toast, which they paired with Chardonnay from the Frank…
The Pathfinders Group did not host new residents in December, but we want to take this opportunity to thank outgoing president Nan Lippold for her outstanding work. Nan brought energy, grace and enthusiasm to more than 30 meetings over three years. If residents want to become members of the greeters who are the core of…
Charles Runner, President A few days before Christmas, Support Our Troops members prepared to celebrate with family and friends, and ten relatives of Robson Ranch residents deployed overseas were sharing and enjoying the contents of the SOT Christmas shipments. The shipments contained cookies baked by members of the Robson Ranch Sweeties, Christmas stockings handmade by…
Mary Ornberg Emily Bradford with Ann’s Haven and Ramona Davis with Women to Women were presented checks by Mala Bowdouris. Each charity received $3,879 from the proceeds that were generated from the Holiday Market in October. The 2014 Holiday Home Tour was a great success. Although Sunday was overcast and chilly, the weather didn’t deter…