History and Traditions of St. Patrick’s Day

 While St. Patrick’s Day is now associated with wearing green, parades, and beer, the holiday dates back more than 1,500 years. The earliest known feast day celebration was held on March 17, 1631, marking the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick in the 5th century....

A Senior’s Guide to Health and Wellness for 2021

Article written by Hazel Bridges  The COVID-19 pandemic has sent the world into a tailspin and forced everyone to take a long, hard look at their health. As a senior, we can use this as an opportunity to optimize our wellness. Now that we’re further into 2021,...

Valentine’s Day’s Interesting History

While it may be tempting to think of Valentine’s Day as just a holiday meant for indulging in sugary impulses, this day of heart-shaped festivity actually has an interesting history. While today we celebrate Valentine’s Day with DIY Valentine’s Day...

Keeping Those New Year’s Resolutions at Sonoma Hills

 New Year’s resolutions are thought of as a step toward a better year. Annually, our habits and routines come into focus, as we vow to try to do better in the new year. But by February nearly half of people’s resolutions go out the window. Why does that happen?...

Enjoy a Bowl Of Your Favorite Soup – It’s National Soup Month

 There’s no better time than National Soup Month to sit down to a hot, delicious bowl of soup to help warm you up! But soups not only warm us up on cold days but fulfill our need for nutrients. What better way to stay healthy than to eat a bowl of chicken noodle or...

Crossword Puzzles – A Fun Mental Boost

Sometimes the simplest activities can bring us the most pleasure! Take crossword puzzles for example. There is something so relaxing about sitting down with a cup of coffee or tea and filling in a crossword puzzle. If you need a crossword puzzle to complete, stop by...