Marie Starjnski The Past Exalted Rulers Association gave $1,000 to the Quilts of Valor group for materials and supplies to help them to keep making quilts for our veterans. The Quilts of Valor is a group of volunteer quilters who design and donate quilts to veterans. The presentation was on June 7 at the Catalina…
Category: August 2023
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
Technology Club Class August 10
Jeff Kaczmarek Your Saddlebrooke Ranch Tech Club will be holding another in its popular series of classes on Photoshop. On Thursday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m., Steve Weiss will be teaching a class on “Understanding and Modifying Color with Photoshop.” Please register via our website: www.sbrtechnology.club. Space is limited. You will be able to submit…
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosted Visit by Uplift Data Analytics
M.C. Nelson The Democratic Club hosted a visit by Sam Almy, Uplift Data Analytics. Sam gave us the results of the election in our area (Legislative District 17) and demographics. We also celebrated Steve Groth, who is moving to Chicago to be closer to family. Steve has been a local precinct committee person for 11…
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
Ranch Roots Genealogy Club to Hold Introductory Presentation
Karen Peltier Have you ever wondered if there is someone famous (or infamous) lurking in your family tree? Have you been intrigued by the commercials about testing your DNA to find your ethnic heritage? Are you interested in your family history, but don’t know where or how to start? Then the Ranch Roots Genealogy Club’s…
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
5784 Already?
Melanie Einbund No, it isn’t a misprint! The New Jewish Year is 5784! The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) will be holding evening services on Sept. 15 and morning services on Sept. 16. Yom Kippur services will be held on Sep. 24, (evening) and Sept. 25 (day). IJSS will be holding the “Break Fast” at 7:30 p.m. on…
Features, August 2023
Deed Fraud: Protecting Yourself Against a Growing Threat
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Deed fraud, also known as title fraud or property fraud, is a scheme that has been on the rise in recent years, posing a significant risk to property owners across Arizona and throughout the country. This form of fraud occurs when scammers illegally transfer ownership of a property without…
Features, August 2023
Bugs Be Gone with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso ’Tis the season! No, not Christmas. It is the season when bugs and all sorts of pesky creatures invite themselves into our homes, our backyard gatherings, and our campsites. Whether you are trekking through the backwoods or stepping out in the backyard, you need protection against insects and bugs. With an alarming amount…
Features, August 2023
How Do You See the World?
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The main reason several people can go through the same experience, but interpret it differently, is because subconsciously, we tell ourselves stories pretty much every waking minute of our lives. And these stories we tell ourselves don’t just change how we feel, they change what we see, what we experience, and…
Generals, August 2023
Huge Community Yard Sale at Local Elks Lodge!
Jim Beregi We’re having a “Spring Cleaning to Summer Sale” on Aug. 12 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be something for everyone—lots of clothes for the whole family, furniture, golf Items, holiday decorations, household items, and so much more. Also come check out some local art and jewelry. Find your treasure here at this fun yard sale event!…
Generals, August 2023
Do You, or Someone You Love, Live with Mental Illness?
The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting its bimonthly Mental Health Focus at Santa Catalina Catholic Church at 14380 N. Oracle Road. The same program will be presented twice, so feel free to attend the one that best fits your schedule—Sept. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. or Sept. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Both sessions…