Celebration Circle

05/17/2026

On , we're sharing a favorite recipe and encourage you to find the time to create something delicious for yourself today!

SANDRA’S HONEY APPLE CRISP
INGREDIENTS
4 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced into cubes
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS
Peel, core, and chop the Honeycrisp apples into 1-inch cubes. Place the apples, cinnamon, and water in a bowl and toss. Then place the apples into a buttered 11 x 7-inch pan or 8x8- inch pan.

In a small bowl combine the sugar, flour, oats, and melted butter and mix until crumbly and well-blended. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apples.

Place the pan in a preheated 350° oven and bake for 45 minutes until the crust is golden brown. May be served warm or cool and topped with whipped cream.

Yum!

05/17/2026

Today is the day! We hope you have reserved a spot to dine with us. See you there!!

On the at 9 am, we gather for a shared meal at The Baked Bird Cafe at 5822 Babcock.

Check out their website: Baked Bird !

05/16/2026

The Golden Rule is found in many religious and spiritual traditions: do unto others as you would like them to do unto you, right?

So on this , check-in with yourself first.
What do you need to feel loved today?
Now, how can you bring that spirit to someone in your world…today?

05/15/2026

You see that we have plenty to share in less than an hour. Join us!!

Eggroll in a Bowl

*Brown in a skillet with 1 T oil (in order):

-1 medium onion and
-1 cup shredded carrots
-3 cloves garlic
-½ t ground ginger
-1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken

*When the ground meat is thoroughly cooked and crumbled, add:

-1 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced (or a bag of coleslaw mix). Stir until the cabbage is cooked to your liking.

*Combine and add to mixture above::

-¼ c soy sauce
-1 T sesame oil (too much for me-I use about 4 drops)
-½ t red pepper flakes
-salt and pepper to taste

*Mix well and bring up to a boil. Serve with rice and/or crisp wonton chips

Contact [email protected] for Zoom details or tag her on Circle Friends.

05/15/2026

The Golden Rule is found in many religious and spiritual traditions: do unto others as you would like them to do unto you, right? So on , check-in with yourself first.

What do you need to feel loved today?

Now, how can you bring that spirit to someone in your world…today?

05/15/2026

Great story about our own Rudi Harst!

In 1981, San Antonio musician Rudi Harst and a few of his friends prepared for an unusual gig. Read More >

05/13/2026

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER: the deadline for letting us know you're coming to this Sunday's DiningCIRCLE is TODAY, Friday at noon. Please check your calendar and let us know -- your tummy will thank you.

On the at 9 am, we gather for a shared meal at The Baked Bird Cafe at 5822 Babcock.

Check out their website: Baked Bird !

You must email [email protected] by Friday at noon, so our DiningCIRCLE coordinator Jeanne Ayala can make our reservation!

05/11/2026

Don’t forget to let us know you're coming to this Sunday's DiningCIRCLE! Check your calendar and let us know -- your tummy will thank you.

On the at 9 am, we gather for a shared meal at The Baked Bird Cafe at 5822 Babcock. Check out their website: Baked Bird

You must email [email protected] by Friday at noon so our DiningCIRCLE coordinator Jeanne Ayala can make our reservation!

05/11/2026

At Celebration Circle, we believe in the multiplying energy of collaborating and piecing things together. From torn edges to bright beginnings, collage invites us to honor the fragments, celebrate the layers, and create beauty from ordinary items.
May yesterdya's be a reminder: nothing is ever wasted.

05/10/2026

We will see you Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 10AM via Zoom.

Bring your ideas for books, movies, streaming choices, recipes…it all goes!

Contact [email protected] for Zoom details or tag her on Circle Friends. See you then!

In our May BiblioCIRCLE, we had a small group this month, but we shared plenty and had a lovely time being together.

Take a look at our selections:

BOOKS
Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarity
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman
The Calico Cat at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi
We’ll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida
Lucky John by Desiree Kannel
The Delany Bennet by Desiree Kannel
The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote

TV/MOVIES/STREAMING, ETC
Scarpetta on Prime
The Madison on Paramount+
The Librarians on PBS Youtube
Song Sung Blue on Netflix

RECIPES
Eggroll in a bowl

EVENTS
Four Women for Real at Jump-Start in May