Debbie Witten SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleballers show their true colors. As the weather has been turning warmer, a kaleidoscope of bright colors can be seen on the Pickleball courts. Pickleball is a low-cost sport (as compared with golf, skiing, etc.) and does not require any special clothing except for it to be comfortable and appropriate for…
Nancy Eisenstein Club President Larry Burchfield hands member Ben Eisenstein two new Franklin X-40 pickleballs before the start of round robin play on a beautiful winter morning.
Christophe Valton COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on all of us, and we at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) are no exception. HSSA recognized in the early days of the pandemic that the safety and well-being of not just the pets we serve, but also the people who love them would require huge and…
Sheilah Britton Snow is swirling outside my window as I write this morning and low clouds cling to the Catalina Mountains in the distance. Freezing temperatures are forecast for tonight, but as gray and cold as it is, this may be our best chance yet this winter to expect any wildflowers to bloom when spring…
Melanie Einbund Institute of Jewish Services and Studies (IJSS) March services will be held on Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Rabbi Seltzer will be officiating. Services will be viewed via Zoom. IJSS members will be receiving (by email) the Zoom link prior to Friday, Feb. 26. The Holiday The Jewish Holiday of Passover begins on…
Becky Kueker I have always believed that if you’re sad you must allow yourself to express those feelings because when you deny them, the more they grow. As we reach out to others for comfort it is often difficult for them to tolerate emotions like sadness because we are not supposed to be sad. Advice…