Sharon Scanlan, Amy Butkovich, and Jan Hopke-Almer United Women of Faith and Mission Outreach actively worked together on local mission projects throughout 2024. Last February, we had our semi-annual Family First Baby Shower & Ladies Luncheon. This event provided Family First with over 1,200 baby diapers and 142 baby layette items. These items are provided…
Religion, February 2025
Vista UMC Partnerships with Coronado K-8 School
Linda Galka, Nancy Yob, and Diane Coleman Vista UMC is answering the call to feed hungry tummies through our SNAK PAK Program at the Coronado K-8 School here in Catalina. In concert with the Santa Catalina Catholic Church, we help to provide weekly weekend meals/snacks to 60 students who might otherwise have limited or no…
Religion, February 2025
World Interfaith Harmony Week
Daniel Engeljohn Each year since 2010 the United Nations has recognized the first week of February as World Interfaith Harmony Week. Pioneering work of the “A Common Word Initiative” called for Muslim and Christian leaders to engage in dialog based on two fundamental tenets of both religions: Love of God and Love of the Neighbor.…
February 2025, Features
Featured Cat Owners
Features, February 2025
Operation Hero Pic: We Need Arizona’s Help!
Kathy Sinnott Rockin’ 4 Heroes began in 2021 as a one–time concert to thank our 4 hero groups: First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. Our mission constantly evolves as we support initiatives and develop scholarships statewide. We’ve made the jump onto many social media platforms and now see a way for our…
Features, February 2025
A Perspective on Love
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Is the word ‘love” a noun, or is it a verb? My thought is that love is an action word, which can be shown in many ways. An example that comes to mind is our pets. Many of us have dogs and what better way is unconditional love demonstrated than our pet.…
Generals, February 2025
In Passing – February 2025
Celebration of the Life of Daniel G. Culver Daniel G. Culver, a SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) resident since 2014, passed away suddenly on Jan. 4, 2025. Born in Denver, Colo., in 1942, Dan was a civil engineer who worked on projects worldwide. He is survived by his wife, Charlene; four children; and eight grandchildren. A Celebration…
Generals, February 2025
Featured Dog Walkers
Features, February 2025
First Ride of the Year
Debora Witten Chris Logan, Gil Logan, Jim Bittle, Ernie Wolf, Beth Pieri, Glen Pieri, and Bill Wells (and John Atwell) rode up to Kearny, Ariz., to Old Time Pizza for lunch and to kick off the new year! Four riders from SaddleBrooke also joined them.
Generals, February 2025
National Parks Club Speaker Series
Linda Harvey Carlsbad Caverns National Park (NP) in New Mexico was the topic for the National Parks Club November 2024 meeting. We were fortunate to have National Park Service Ranger Wil Torpy via Zoom provide us with some special insight into this amazing park site. In 1995, Carlsbad Caverns NP was named a UNESCO World…