Leslie Fore Please join us on May 2, for an online event honoring mothers and women, with proceeds going to assist women experiencing homelessness in Tucson. This event will include an amazing presentation about the Sister Jose Women’s Center (SWJC) at 2 p.m. What do I have to do to participate? There is a specialized link to…
Category: April 2021
Features, April 2021
Seven A.M. in Vegas
Stuart Watkins Machines gobble up quarters Faster than they can be fed A.T.M.s are handy Monopoly money is dandy Pretty lady covid mask Hides secret contempt Unseen smile, just dull eyes “Thank you, Sir,” and quietly sighs Meeting starts in half an hour Roulette table catches my eye Bet on red, winner, let it stay…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
MountainView Bridge Club News
Ann Kuperberg Congratulations to Paul Rizza on reaching the Silver Life Master level and to Sue Bush for becoming a Bronze Life Master while playing bridge online. Bridge Base Online tries to encourage players to compete in special events every month, including some where you can earn Gold points. The cost is minimal and the…
Features, April 2021
U.S. Military History: Armed Forces Day
Ross Dunfee Armed Forces Day is celebrated May 15 this year but with Memorial Day also in May this Armed Forces Day article is printed in April to avoid printing two articles in May. Clip and save. Each of the Branches of Military Service (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard) has a day…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Partners Western Dance Activities in April and May
Jane Gromelski Our next series of dance classes will be the Texas 2 Step and Western Waltz. These are the easiest dances to learn, we review each class the following week. We break the dances down, to make them logical. Dancing is the most fun you can have with your partner, in public. What other…
Sports, April 2021
Finally, Another Swim Meet!
Jill Fritz Almost to the day, one year ago, SaddleBrooke swimmers were preparing for a swimming competition. On March 14, 2020, COVID-19 struck as our team was just about to host the annual Long Distance Swim Meet at the Oro Valley pool. Since then, most of us would have attended at least seven swim competitions…
Religion, April 2021
Stuck in Grief?
Kristina Turner Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one is facing one of life’s most difficult challenges. There are emotional, practical, and spiritual issues to deal with. Life can become a blur of pain, sadness, anger, and confusion. You can’t rebuild your life in an instant, but you can take steps toward…
Religion, April 2021
Do You View Life as Black and White?
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Life seems more about the gray areas. It is seldom black or white, even though we may wish it were or think it should be. Take a moment and look outside. What colors do you see? In nature we see lots of colors, dark colors, light colors, vibrant colors, and many shades…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Ballroom to Boogie: How Dancing Can Improve Seniors’ Brain Health
Diana Wille A wealth of studies have shown that exercise and physical activity can help us keep our minds sharp and our bodies healthy. The data suggest that dancing, reading, playing board games, and playing musical instruments are associated with a significant reduction in dementia risk over a 20-year period. According to UT Southwestern Medical…
Generals, April 2021
Ballet Tucson Announces the Return of Their Celebrated Pop Up Performances
Deb Weisel Tucson’s only professional ballet company has announced the return of their critically acclaimed Pop Up Performances. Tucsonans can experience the inspiring talent of the company’s professional dancers outdoors at unique settings throughout the city. Ballet Tucson is thrilled to be returning to the Tucson Museum of Art and to add two new locations…