May is an exciting month at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop, where we’re celebrating the spirit of joy and togetherness! Treat the wonderful mothers in your life with our charming gift certificates, perfect for Mother’s Day! Don’t miss our Moonlight Madness event on Friday, May 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., where you’ll find out-of-this-world…
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Generals, May 2025
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – May 2025
SBCO Elects New Board of Directors for 2025-26 Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 14 at the annual meeting of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), the organization elected its Board of Directors for 2025-26. The members of the new board include: * President—Laura Pauli * Executive Vice President—Gayle Van Natter * Recording Secretaries—Susan Knight * Corresponding Secretary—Karen Green…
Generals, May 2025
Murder and a Meal: CCP Production a Big Hit
Al Weigel On the evenings of March 29, 30, 31, and April 2, 3, and 4, residents were treated to a dinner theater production of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. A gripping murder trial, electric courthouse scenes, and superb acting all conspired to create six memorable nights of theater for patrons. The story involved…
May 2025, Generals
How to Outsmart Fake Profiles on Social Media
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Fake Facebook and other social media profiles are a growing issue. They are often created by scammers looking to manipulate users for financial gain. These profiles look like real people and often use stolen photos/fake names to appear legitimate. The motivations behind these profiles vary but typically include tricking…
May 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – May 2025
Unit 16B vs. the Easter Dummy! Pete Watson Well, just when you thought it was safe to bring the grandkids for a visit, Unit 16B decided to hold a little Easter celebration to make you reconsider. Our very own Darwin Award Nominees, also known as the Activity Committee, spent a few sleepless nights (and days)…
Generals, May 2025
Oracle Schools Foundation – May 2025
Celebrating 10 Years of the Oracle Schools Foundation Ann Vernon Ten years ago the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) became a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission was to provide educational opportunities to students at the Mountain Vista School in Oracle, with free preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds being our priority. And provide we have! Thanks to…
May 2025, Generals
SBR: Strong – Brave – Resilient: Fighting Cancer with Knowledge: Cancer Support Group Quarterly Breast Cancer Meeting
Sandy Jessop For women and any men who have had or are currently being treated for breast cancer, the next quarterly Breast Cancer Support Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6. The location will be sent privately to those registered for the meeting. Statistics from the National Breast Cancer Foundation find that 1 in…
May 2025, Generals
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Please join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry as it presents its May Mental Heath Focus on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. Katrina Johnson, the Memory Care Coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living, will be presenting on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, redirection and validation techniques,…
May 2025, Generals
Borderlands Produce Rescue
Debora Witten I went to Borderlands produce rescue on a Saturday in March. They rescue produce that is going to be put in a landfill. For $15 you get 70 pounds of produce. Every pound of produce we save means less waste and more food for families. To put it in perspective, it took over…
May 2025, Generals
Alcoholics Anonymous
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…