November is the month of Thanksgiving, which highlights gratitude for all we have. There could not be a better time to write this Courier article. Gracias, Mahalo, Merci, no matter how we say it, the SCR Foundation wants to say Thank You to everyone that was involved in helping make our annual fundraiser a great success.  There are so many people to thank for so many contributions and so little space to do that here. Please know that through your participation, your generous donations of support and an incredible number of volunteer hours, you have helped sustain the Foundation as it continues its important work into 2026 of supporting the needs of residents.  Our entire Board is grateful and thanks everyone for all you have contributed.  
Our Event would not have come together so well, without our fundraiser-in-chief and Chair Kathi Stropkai. Her ability to organize, direct and manage almost fifty volunteers in numerous roles, doing numerous tasks, in numerous locations, all at one time, was quite a feat.  We could not have managed this as well without her expertise. We thank her for all the care, time and commitment she gives to the Foundation.  
Did you miss all the fun at Whack a Ball Night Golf or Ride a Horse at Sierra Pines indoor horseracing? You are in luck for 2026.  The Board will be doing both fundraisers again – although not at the same time.  Horseracing will be in the Spring 2026.  Night Golf will be in Fall 2026. Stay updated on all Foundation news in our new literature rack in the Lobby, in the Courier, on our new website and at our Courier Day table.   
Our literature rack by the library entrance has been completed with an identifying SCR Foundation sign above it.  You can find current Foundation News, Event Flyers and information on Community Partners there.  Home Maintenance requests will also be available.   
Senior’s First is our valued Community Partner. We were happy to become a financial sponsor to assist them in updating and printing their new Senior Guides.  You can pick one up at the Administration Office or Lobby Desk.  If you have home-bound neighbors, friends or members of your Village that could benefit from this Guide, please pick one up for them.     
Save The Date: Bingo is back. Sunday, January 18 is our first Bingo fundraiser of 2026.   
Happy Thanksgiving to all Residents and Staff.