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…
April 2025, Religion
Vista United Methodist Church School Supplies Mission
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…
April 2025, Religion
Easter Words from My Heart
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…
April 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Parsimonious
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…
April 2025, Features
Rockin’ 4 Heroes Continues to Give Back
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…
April 2025, Features
Retirement and the Courage to Be
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.…
April 2025, Features
Resident Author News
Linda J. Sentivanac In December I published my second novel, My Father’s Bride. It is available for purchase on Amazon in eBook and paperback formats. You can also contact me by email at ljsentivanac@gmail.com for direct purchase (I will have a limited number of paperback copies available at a reduced price). Here’s a brief overview of what to…
Features, April 2025
Janice’s Pottery Is Fun!
Janice Mihora I am a clay artist, and I hope you visit my home pottery studio at 31739 S. Misty Basin Road during the SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk on April 26 and 27. You will discover my unique pottery creations, where every handcrafted piece is a work of art made in my home studio. Using wheel-throwing…
April 2025
Dollars and Sense: Golden Years, Global Adventures: Travel Trends for Mature Travelers in 2025
The travel landscape is constantly evolving, and 2025 promises exciting new trends, particularly for mature travelers. Booking.com highlights a significant shift: seniors are embracing early preparation for longer, more immersive journeys. This proactive approach maximizes travel budgets and leverages financial tools for optimal value. Retirees are increasingly viewed as a vibrant and adventurous demographic eager…
April 2025, Features
2 Your Health: April Is Stress Awareness Month; How Massage Can Help
Heidi Overman Stress, anxiety, and fatigue are terms that have become increasingly prevalent in our daily lives. These words encapsulate our current experiences, yet managing them can often seem an overwhelming challenge. Stress can gradually become a part of your daily life without you noticing. It may start to feel normal until you realize one…