Marlene D’Ambrosio After watching the movie A Christmas Carol during the holidays, I was thinking it would be good to reflect on what happened with the SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters Club (SBPC) during the past year and to look ahead to its future activities. Our 2024 annual Holiday Party/Luncheon, which followed the theme of Peppermints and…
Energy Abounds! Melanie Einbund December services saw Rabbi Price get our attention as he raised a question: “What is the role of the Rabbi?” Speaking that a primary role of the Rabbi is to be a source of spiritual and pastoral guidance, a lens of Jewish tradition, and the importance of truth. Much to think…
Linda Galka, Nancy Yob, and Diane Coleman Vista UMC is answering the call to feed hungry tummies through our Snak Pak Program at the Coronado K-8 School here in Catalina. In concert with Santa Catalina Catholic Church, we help to provide weekly weekend meals/snacks to 60 students who might otherwise have limited or no foodstuffs…
Sharon Scanlan, Amy Butkovich, and Jan Hopke-Almer United Women of Faith and Mission Outreach actively worked together on local mission projects throughout 2024. Last February, we had our semi-annual Family First Baby Shower & Ladies Luncheon. This event provided Family First with more than 1,200 baby diapers and 142 baby layette items. These items are…
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 cooksoutofthekitchen@gmail.com. Truland Burgers 7332 N. Oracle…
David Zapatka Reader Lettie Harrald writes, “I just saw your column in the latest Splash about Gerunds and immediately thought about J.A. Jance’s recent blog also talking about Gerunds, among other things. I am taking the liberty of forwarding said article to you. You need to read through quite a lot of other stuff first…