Marsha Mantykow Another month of events has come to an end. Thank you, Steve and Sandy Rosen, for hosting a lovely BreakFast. The food was delicious, and the conversations were interesting and spirited. A shout-out to Eileen Zelmanow for her beautiful platters. Lox never looked so good. By the time you read this, our “Trip…
Category: November 2024
November 2024, Religion
United Women of Faith at Vista UMC Support Local Women and Families
Sharon Scanlan and Amy Butkovich United Women in Faith at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church have two very important mission projects coming up to support women and families in Tucson and neighboring communities. They will assemble Children’s Art Packs on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the church. These packs consist of art supplies such…
November 2024, Religion
Vista UMC Advent Class—Cards from the Christmas Characters
Sharon Scanlan and Donna Boring Advent is almost upon us, and yet our world, like that of the world in Jesus’ time, is fraught with problems, worries, and anxieties. Into this web of issues came Saint Luke the Evangelist’s magical story of the birth of Christ. Chapter 2 of the Book of Luke tells us…
November 2024, Religion
B’nai Midbar: Reflections
As you read this, the High Holy Days have passed. So, a recap of sorts. Rabbi Daniel “Danny” Price officiated B’nai Midbar’s High Holy Days. His openness and spirit engaged us as we practiced traditions and recited prayers centuries old. Eliyanah Powers, cantorial soloist, was in splendid voice and fascinated us as she chanted prayers…
November 2024, Religion
B’nai Midbar: Havdalah
The celebration of Havdalah (a separation of Shabbat to welcome the new week) was hosted by Joy and Bill Erickson. Rabbi Price spoke to the meaning and symbolism of the service. As we looked upon the several (about 50) faces, there were smiles and gladness as we chanted prayers, passed the wine and spices, lit…
November 2024, Religion
Community Church at SaddleBrooke Presents Advent
Terry Barringer One of the most anticipated events of the Christmas season for the women of Community Church at SaddleBrooke, their friends, and neighbors in SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and surrounding communities has been the Advent Celebration hosted by the Women’s Ministry. This special program has become a local annual tradition for the past 20 years.…
November 2024, Religion
Vista UMC Sends Helps from the Desert to Hurricane Victims!
Sherri Wyland and Sharon Scanlan With the encouragement of Vista United Methodist Church’s new pastor, Rev. Mary Dotson, the Vista congregation made monetary donations to help the victims of the recent storms in the Southern parts of our country through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). The donation helps purchase materials that are used to…
November 2024, Features
This I Have Learned: In Praise of Libraries
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Ever since I was a little girl, I knew that the word “library” meant a place of discovery and learning. The word “library” comes from the Latin word “liber,” meaning book. Loosely translated, the word “library” would then be a place to find books. Have libraries always been around? When were…
Features, November 2024
Cooks Out of the Kitchen: Local Restaurant Reviews
Judi Friedman and Jerry Lankin We’re two SaddleBrooke foodies forever seeking great places to eat! We’ll review two restaurants each month for taste and presentation, service, price, value, and ambiance. If you have a favorite eatery and would like to spread the word, please send us an email at [email protected]. Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano 6060 N.…
November 2024, Front Page
POP Tennis Drop-in Returns
Do you like playing tennis? Do you like pickleball? Then perhaps you should try POP tennis. It’s played on a reduced-size tennis court with a paddle and 75% inflated tennis balls. You play doubles, so there is less court to cover versus tennis, and it’s not as quick and has less side-to-side movement than pickleball.…