Jeff Kaczmarek Thus far during the first quarter of the year, the SBR Tech Club has hosted a variety of classes and events designed to help you with all types of technology problems and opportunities.These have included: * Photography Tips and Tricks * Home Automation Systems * 3D Printing * Avoiding Online Scams * Artificial Intelligence…
Rebecca Williams Nine riders from the Horseback Riding Group enjoyed a gloriously sunny ride on March 8 at Rancho de los Cerros located in the Catalina State Park. The location is only about 20 to 30 minutes away in Oro Valley making it a convenient place to enjoy riding through the beautiful State Park and…
Janelle Authur Ranch Western dancers celebrated an early St. Patrick’s Day doing a little boot scootin’ to the Country music of the Hold My Beer Band on March 7 in the Sol Ballroom. Dancers proved that indeed, “everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day” as they two-stepped the night away decked out in green shirts,…
Edie Hugo-Kirman As we prepare for Easter, come and learn some very special details about Jesus and the Biblical feasts of Passover, unleavened bread, and first fruits. Presented in a small group atmosphere with time for questions, Gail Arnold, Southwest Representative of The Institute for Hebraic-Christian Studies, will highlight details of the feasts surrounding Passover,…
B’Nai Midbar Dates to Remember Melanie Einbund Mark your calendars for: April 13, First B’nai Midbar Community Seder at 4:30 p.m. April 25, Shabbat Service at 7 p.m. Congregation B’nai Midbar Community Seder on April 13 will be led by Rabbi Danny Price and Father Huy Vu, C.SS.R. Our seder is a collaboration to celebrate…
Jan Hopke-Almer and Lisa Richardson This April, the Vista Mission Outreach Program will begin collecting funds to purchase school supplies and backpacks for students from our sister church in Agua Prieta, Mexico. This program has been a huge success over the past 20-plus years. We began by sponsoring 62 students, growing to our maximum of…
Pastor Mary Dotson, Vista United Methodist Church I’m writing this just three days after Ash Wednesday and already I am experiencing a refreshing sense of peace as we begin the Lenten season. This year I decided not to give up anything for lent. In many ways these days I am clinging on to hope, so…
David Zapatka While at dinner with friends following a sectional bridge tournament in Fountain Hills, a friend, Susan, described herself as a parsimonious person despite the new $2,000 purse she was showing us. Parsimonious—par·si·mo·ni·ous adjective 1. exhibiting or marked by parsimony; frugal to the point of stinginess 2. sparing, restrained Parsimony—par·si·mo·ny noun 1a. the quality…
Kathy Sinnott Rockin’ 4 Heroes is committed to generating awareness of the service and sacrifice of First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. This nonprofit organization continues supporting our hero groups beyond hosting an annual free concert. We have a wonderful circle of ‘friends and family’ who gave, and continue to give, their…
Tim Malone Retirement often presents itself as a paradox: it is a time of newfound freedom and yet also a period fraught with uncertainty. It demands a unique kind of courage—the courage to redefine oneself, to seek new paths, and to embrace the essence of being in a way that sustains both purpose and joy.…