Marsha Mantykow Personally, I’m not ready for warmer weather. I could live in jeans and a jacket. But bring on the upcoming spring events at the JFG (Jewish Friendship Group). Purim Brunch and Carnival: March 15 at 10:45 a.m. Marilyn Anthony and Willy Halpert’s beautiful garden will be the setting for the “carnival.” I’m not…
Category: Religion
Religion, March 2025
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: A total of 245 boxes of pasta were collected for the food bank in January. For our Share the Warmth annual drive, we hit…
Religion, March 2025
Congregation B’Nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – March 2025
Israel and the Middle East in Turmoil Congregation B’nai Midbar invites the entire community to join us on Thursday, March 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. Listen, Hear, and Learn Dynamic and knowledgeable, Aryeh Green speaks from a unique and deeply personal perspective on…
Religion, March 2025
Jewish Friendship Group Second Night of Passover Seder
Marsha Mantykow Please join us for the Second Night of Passover Seder on Sunday, April 13, at 5 p.m. at The Vistas in SaddleBrooke One. This year we are excited to have our past presidents participate in the Seder. The cost is $37 per member and $43 per non-member. This will be another delicious meal…
Religion, March 2025
Vista UMC Participates in ‘Souper Sunday’

Vista United Methodist Church continues to answer the call to feed the hungry in our community. On Feb. 2 and 9 Vista joined hundreds of Methodist churches, along with other denominations, across our country in celebrating the Super Bowl in unique, creative, and fun ways. The “Souper Bowl of Caring” unites us in our efforts…