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SAAG Gallery Is Relocating from La Encantada

The Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG), one the region’s largest nonprofit arts organizations, is delighted to announce their relocation from La Encantada to a newly-designed space at Joesler Village Plaza. What is the Southern Arizona Arts Guild? SAAG represents 300 artists across all visual disciplines and has long served as a cultural anchor in the…

Word of the Month: Meliorist

David Zapatka Reader, friend and fellow bridge player, Maria, writes, “Hi Dave. I came across this word while reading The Road to Character by David Brooks. He was describing the life and writing of George Eliot. ‘She was a meliorist and a gradualist, believing that people and society were best reformed by slow stretching, not…

Is Silence Actually Good for You?

Suzanne Marlatt Stewart There’s a reason for the old saying “Silence is Golden,” but is it really? Researchers have found that silence is more than just the absence of sound; it is something that actively transforms the brain. According to a new study on silence and its impact on the brain, after just three days of…

AA Notice

If you want to stop drinking, there is a solution. All are welcome to attend Friends of Bill W., an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is completely confidential and there is no cost. The meeting is held every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the La Vista Room, Hacienda Club. For information about what…

The Tri-Community Food Bank—A Look Back at 2025

As we look back at 2025, the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) Board of Directors would like to thank the many donors, volunteers, and organizations that have assisted the TCFB in meeting its mission, “Feeding Neighbors in SE Pinal County,” by serving residents who demonstrate need in the south eastern area of Pinal County in the…

The Plight of the Homeless and Poor Presentation February 22

Donald Fore Did you know that there are approximately 2,200 homeless individuals in Tucson? There has been an increase in homelessness in recent years, which has been primarily driven by the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, including rising housing and living costs, job loss, and the end of the eviction moratorium. Other significant issues…

SBR: Strong – Brave – Resilient Fighting Cancer with Knowledge: What the SBR Cancer Support Group Can Do for You!

Sandy Jessop Whether you or a loved one has or has had cancer, your life has most probably been affected by this complex disease. The results are not just physical issues. The psychological well-being of patients, their families, and caregivers can result in a number of mental health issues. These issues could impact treatment compliance,…