M.C. Nelson The club confirmed new officers for 2023. Pictured from left to right are: Sharon Farber, treasurer; Anne Sween, vice chair; Joy Hellard, secretary; and Matt Nelson, chair. Photo by S. Groth
Patti Jo Lewis Interested in becoming a potter? Reserve your space for one of two upcoming intro classes, May 11 or June 8. Our intro classes are in high demand. Classes have been booked each month through April. In addition, our membership has grown with new potters for 2023. Stop by during studio hours and…
Sandi Arditi, Bill Harant, and Ken Pinkerton, members of the SBR Lapidary and Jewelry Club, met on a cold morning to work on some projects. Sandi is working on Viking Knit. Bill and Ken are making copper bracelets. Photo by Debora Witten
James J. Beregi Around 30 hard-working Elks created 700 bags for the local food bank, IMPACT of Southern Arizona. We picked up the load at Fry’s, loaded it into our multiple trucks and trailers, and delivered it to the lodge. We unloaded, staged, and created the bags. They included cereal, soups, beans, and corn. We then…
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotarian Honored Frank Shipton After nine years of outstanding and dedicated service, Mary Thompson is leaving the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club (SSR) and the SaddleBrooke Community to move back east near her family. As a demonstration of our club’s appreciation, Ron Lenz, the SSR president, presented Mary with certificates of appreciation and a…
Melanie Einbund Esta Goldstein, chair of the Institute of Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS), welcomed all to services. Her remarks were gracious as she spoke of our Rabbi, cantorial soloist, and accompanist. Esta introduced the board and their responsibilities to the congregation. January services were officiated by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer. Rabbi reflected on the holiday of Tu…
Linda Harvey Grand Canyon National Park lends itself to stories filled with adventure and personal experiences for anyone who has been to this natural wonder. Most people see the Grand Canyon from the South Rim or North Rim where the views are magnificent and there are numerous lookouts and historic places to visit along both…
Janelle Authur Twenty-six members of the Texas Club of SBR gathered on Jan. 26 at the Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse and Saloon for “An Evening of Texas Country.” The event started with Happy Hour and a Texas tradition—story swapping and tall tales, Texas style. Guests shared stories about growing up and living in Texas and how…
Andrea Cothran Last month was another exciting month in the Glasshoppers studio. Members were offered various classes that were in high demand. We had a mosaic rock class and a special Valentine plate class—just in time for the holiday. Many learned a new technique that we call “painting with frit” where glass paint is used…