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Category: Generals
Generals, November 2021
November at the Golden Goose
Ann Coziahr November is the month of thankfulness and gratitude! The Golden Goose Thrift Shop is so very thankful for and grateful to our extraordinary family of volunteers, donors, customers, and staff! Thank you all for helping us make good things happen every day for local children, seniors, and families in need! The Goose has…
Generals, November 2021
Wreaths Across America Program Underway
In 2007, the Worcester family, along with veterans and others who had helped with their annual wreath ceremony in Arlington, Va., formed the nonprofit Wreaths Across America™(WAA) to expand the reach of the annual program. The WAA concept was to help members of groups around the country who also wanted to place remembrance wreaths at veterans’…
Generals, November 2021
Loving and Losing a Beloved Pet
Brandon Wainwright As any pet parent will tell you, the joy, love, and comfort that comes with adopting an animal companion is a blessing rivaled by few experiences life has to offer. What they’ll also tell you is that losing an animal companion can be more emotionally devastating than just about any of life’s many…
Generals, November 2021
Checklist for Safe Holiday Lighting
Marilu Trainor It’s the time of the year to bring out the boxes of holiday lights. These pretty decorations don’t come without risk, though. Falls, electrocution, and shorting out are real possibilities. With proper preparation and safe practices, you can avoid those dangerous situations while decorating. “We respond to calls that involve falls from ladders…
Generals, November 2021
A Great Time at Octoberfest
Great beer, great friends, and great weather all equaled a wonderful day at the ranch.
Generals, November 2021
Dementia Caregiver Connection
Joann Ramsey If you are a caregiver for someone with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or other types of dementia, you are invited to attend the SBR community support group. The SBR support group general session is held the second Monday of every month. We offer a safe place to exchange information and…
Generals, November 2021
30th Annual Oracle Artist Studio Tour, Nov. 6 and 7
Laura Stiltner Drive the high-desert byways of Oracle and visit 38 Oracle artists and artisans showing in 14 locations on Nov. 6 and 7. All art is created by artists ranging from ceramics, paintings, metalwork, woodworking, jewelry, and more. You will visit artist studios, shared venues, historic ranches, and barns. Visit www.oracleartiststudiotour.org to see photos…
Generals, November 2021
Women of Action Invite You to Their Third Christmas Luncheon
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Republican Women of Action (WOA) invite both ladies and gentlemen to their Christmas luncheon on Monday, Dec. 6, at 11:30 a.m. in the Sol Ballroom. The luncheon will include a no-host bar, raffle, and a special guest speaker. The cost is $30 per person, and the menu features lasagna classico, famous house…
Generals, November 2021
Good Manners and Dog Etiquette—Behavior Classes at HSSA
Dogs, whose temporary homes end up at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA), often arrive at the shelter scarred by traumatic experiences, such as abandonment, abuse, or neglect. Some are traumatized by the loss of a loved one and their subsequent release into the custody of HSSA. Here, they are treated with compassion, their…