Vista UMC Ministries in Action

Linda Galka, Benith MacPherson, Nancy Yob, and Sharon Scanlan Our ministry teams have had a busy 2025 so far! In addition to “Souper Sunday,” we supported Impact with the following collections: 245 boxes of pasta were collected for the food bank in January. For our Share the Warmth annual drive, we hit an all-time high…

Mountain Shadows Is a Protein Partner

Dan Engeljohn Each year, throughout the month of March, our church is the April IMPACT Bag Partner. We collect at least 500 12-oz. cans of animal- and fish-based protein. By March 31, Mountain Shadows delivers the protein to IMPACT of Southern Arizona located in Catalina. The protein is included in the grocery bags stocked with…

Nature’s Way: ’Tis the Rattlesnake Season

Gerry Tietje Many of us who live in SaddleBrooke Ranch have been startled by seeing a rattlesnake on our patios, pickleball courts, or our Nature Trail. Few, if any, of these encounters resulted in a snakebite and emergency room visit, but it’s good to remember that March is the month when rattlesnakes become more active…

The Health Benefits of Humor

Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Getting older is something we all must face, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! One of the best ways to handle the changes and challenges that come with aging is through humor. Funny sayings about getting older can make us laugh at ourselves and see the lighter side of life.…

Thank You for Donating to the Dinking Divas Shoe Drive

Debora Witten On Feb. 4, the Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch sponsored a shoe drive to provide shoes for the homeless in the Tucson region. Members of the Dinking Divas accepted donations at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Courts between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. They were overwhelmed by the response with almost 900 pairs of…