Sister Jose Women’s Center invites you to Luncheon/Auction March 3

Santa Catalina Catholic Church is hosting the fourth annual Luncheon/Silent Auction to benefit the Sister Jose Women’s Center in Tucson. For many Tucson women experiencing homelessness, Sister Jose Women’s Center is their only safe haven and the first step to recovery from homelessness. It’s low-barrier day center provides unaccompanied homeless women with a stable and…

Thursday Talks: February 21 “Speaking of Ravens”

Ravens are the largest of the passerine birds, or songbirds. Although the Common Raven’s voice can hardly be considered melodic, what it lacks in soothing song it makes up for in extreme intelligence. Think also, for example, primates, dolphins, elephants, parrots and octopuses. Ravens have coexisted with humans for thousands of years and occur frequently…

Putters survive blustery start to December

Camille Esterman Bone chilling weather greeted the Ranchette Putters the first Wednesday of December. In spite of wearing winter clothing, many members shivered, had numb fingers and welcomed a cup of Bistro coffee after the event. Conditions, however, were moderate for the rest of the month. Dressed in holiday garb, we even enjoyed a holiday…

SBRTTA tournament highlights

SaddleBrooke Ranch Table Tennis Club (SBRTTA) participated in their first inter community table tennis tournament against the club from SaddleBrooke on January 10, 2019. Members participated in both singles and doubles matches. Competition was intense; however, at the end of the day a good time was had by all. SBRTT is comprised of 26 members,…

Unit 4B scores a holiday trifecta

Camille Esterman Residents of 4B arrived at our caroling party carrying trays of appetizers and desserts. Beverages including hot cider and eggnog with real whipped cream were offered by our hosts, Janet and Lynn Baker. Additional spirits were available on a BYOB basis. A festive atmosphere greeted the roving carolers! After joining them in several…