Chelsea Johnson The holidays are almost upon us! Since Christmas is so close to the editorial deadline, we are moving it up. Please have all editorials submitted by 4:00 p.m. on December 23 (for the January issue). Be sure to mark your calendars now! If you have any questions about submission guidelines, please call Chelsea…
Ken Emerson Shamanism is a 40,000 year old worldview and set of practices found in every indigenous culture throughout the world. In these cultures, the shaman (sometimes referred to as medicine man/woman, seer, “person who knows”) helps hunters find food or game, manages the weather, provides healing and spiritual guidance and conducts rites of passage.…
Ted Belanger Las Vegas was the setting for 41 members of the CycleMasters to enjoy three fun-filled days from November 17-20, with cycling and socializing. Our first get-together was Tuesday night at the Grotto Italian Restaurant, where we indulged in a fabulous salad, pasta and pizza family style dinner. Following dinner we met in our…
The annual gathering of the Cheese Heads, a/k/a SaddleBrooke’s Wisconsin Party, will be Wednesday evening, February 24 at SaddleBrooke One Vistas Dining Room. Book the date! Final arrangements are pending and that includes the menu and ticket price. The tickets will be available after January 4 through Barbara Brown in HOA Two, 63430 E. Desert…
Paulette Stark The annual Christmas Party for the Republican Women’s Club of Pinal County will be held on December 5 in the SaddleBrooke Activity Center. There will be a short meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by the installation of officers and a pot luck lunch. Officers being in installed are Barbara Treick, President Maryann…
David Zapatka This month’s word of the month is a long-time favorite of mine, bliss. I was first introduced to this deep and meaningful word in the early ‘70s when someone explained to me that a state of complete happiness is achievable. The word used for this complete and enduring state of happiness is bliss.…