HAPPENINGS
MARCH 2026
The great times we had as a community this month.
Lunch with the Mirehaven Ladies
By Teresa Reinhard
Mirehaven ladies enjoying lunch and conversation.
February 24, 2026. Lily and Liam’s Bistro in Rio Rancho, was the recent gathering lunch spot for about 20 Mirehaven women. Everyone enjoyed their French-inspired breakfast or lunch, along with lively conversation around the table.
The small bistro, a 25-minute drive north of our community, offers an assortment of sumptuous baked breads and desserts from their in-house bakery as well as an extensive choice of French-themed plates that aren’t fussy or pretentious. As their website proclaims, the bistro focuses on “quality, freshness, and innovation” in their menu selections.
Off-site catering and an on-line option to order baked items are also available. Open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, and located at 1751 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, in Rio Rancho, the bistro is well worth the drive to enjoy an unforgettable breakfast or lunch.
View lilyandliambistro.com for the menu, on-line bakery, and catering information.
Super Bowl LX Party
by Paul Tanenbaum
February 8, 2026. The Mirehaven Amenity Center was open to all residents who wished to watch the Super Bowl game.
About 20 fans enjoyed camaraderie and a sense of esprit de corps that only the annual Super Bowl can deliver. The majority were cheering for the Seatle Seahawks with only a couple of die-heard fans rooting for the New England Patriots. There were also those more interested in the commercials and halftime performance than the game itself. One attendee jokingly asked, “who’s playing?”
There was a definite split of group opinion on the overall show. Some focused on the entertainment, commercials and the halftime performance, while others were not so pleased. As an example, Olivia Rodarte opined, “Everything was what I expected it to be: fun, interesting, and amusing,” while Victor in strong contrast said, “This was the worst halftime show I’ve ever seen.”
Many people were there to socialize. Tracey Briggs stated, “It was good to be with some of the Mirehaven community, having fun and sharing the time with friends and looking forward to more of these types of activities.” Bottom line: as a group they gave the overall show a hearty thumbs up.
Tracey Briggs, CJ Oselio, Elizabeth McHane, and Donna Hawkins are all smiles.