Spotlight on Advertiser: Who Would Have Thought …

Absolutely Art Gallery & Gifts opened on Nov. 1, 2017, in Catalina. Pam Gappa, owner and artist, was asked some questions to reflect on the past four years since the gallery opened. After operating your gallery for over four years, complete this sentence: “Who would have thought …” “… a dream could end up bringing so…

The Golden Goose: More Than Just a Thrift Shop

Kendall Turner Everybody knows about the Golden Goose as an extraordinary thrift shop, but you need to know that it is way more than just a great thrift shop. The Goose not only cares for so many in need, but our volunteers and shoppers also care on a much more personal level. That’s what the…

SBR Mudslingers Pottery Club Welcomes New Board

Ellen Sosin 2022 has welcomed a new board for the SBR Mudslingers Pottery Club. The pottery club has been growing steadily and anticipates a busy year ahead as the community continues to grow. The new board is already hard at work developing new programming for the members. Come by and check us out. Introductory classes are…

A Whimsical Afternoon by the Sea

Janelle Authur During the 2020 COVID pause, Unit 8Ars decided to relieve a little stress by using their combined exercise miles on a 15-day journey across the country. The final destination was unknown, but residents were incentivized with the promise of a party, themed after the city/state where their total miles would eventually take them. Unit…

“Boostering” the Ranch

Linda Shannon-Hills After having six very successful COVID-19 vaccination drives last winter, the booster to help continue and enhance our protection came to SaddleBrooke Ranch on Nov. 6. More than 890 people received the COVID-19 Moderna booster vaccination. Desert Life Pharmacy’s pharmacist and owner, Brianne Spaeth, was eager to come back to the Ranch to “booster”…