Michelle Wiklund ‘Twas days before Christmas and all through the house, Timewalkers were stirring but, thank goodness, no mouse! The tables were set, the cups placed with care, the tea brewing softly, beckoning friends to be there! We laughed and we ate, and we sipped tea, too, until finally we parted, hailing “Merry Christmas to…
Cindy Holm This year, 23 Cyclemasters members participated with approximately 9,000 other riders in the annual El Tour de Tucson. El Tour de Tucson is a fundraising ride and the longest-running event of its kind in Arizona since 1983. Participants range from novices to professionals who ride out of a passion for cycling, as a…
Sharon Scanlan, Linda Galka, and Benith MacPherson At Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church, we continue to grow our ministry outreach with IMPACT Food Bank of Catalina. Every month we collect food and cash to help with their outstanding food bank. Monthly, we average 65 pounds of food. This past Thanksgiving, we delivered 80…
Marsha Mantykow On Dec. 17, 101 members and non-members came together to celebrate Chanukah and give generously to hospitalized children. The Vistas dining room was a festive scene, complete with the glow of Chanukah candles. The food was delicious, including traditional potato latkes. It was an evening to remember and a further indication of why…
Updates, Dates, and Happenings At November services, Rabbi Price led us in thought and reflection. Rabbi Price noted that the rabbi is a source of spiritual and pastoral guidance. A bit of a change in November was Eliyanah Powers, our cantorial soloist, not only chanting the prayers but playing the music as well, because Dr.…
Jerry Fay The Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) continued its annual tradition of ringing bells to support the Salvation Army Christmas program. For over 15 years, CCSB members have volunteered to ring bells at Bashas’. The funds raised go directly to the Tucson Amphi Corps to support their programs, which include meals, shelter, clothing, and…