Joy Wegner and Mera Laureys Theodore is one very lucky dog! When Theodore was just six months old, he arrived at Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) with a deformed back leg caused by a broken pelvis and leg at a very young age. It was difficult for him to walk normally, but the…
Dee Berisha The women of WOOO (Women On Our Own) celebrate our own strengths and individualities on a personal basis, and these attributes are what our organization promotes, supports, and honors with each and every activity offered in our calendar of events. None of these many WOOO activities celebrates this in a more joyful way…
Anne Quinn-Diment It’s time to wag our tails and bark with joy, because the SaddleBrooke Dog Park (SBDP) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with 271 members! From humble beginnings as a retention basin to becoming a beloved community landmark, this milestone marks two decades of pawsitive memories, wagging tails, and endless playdates for our furry…
Dr. Rose Bricker Unhelpful thinking styles (also known as distorted thinking) can be toxic for our relationships. These thinking styles can lead to stress, frustration, irritability, and conflict. Unhelpful thinking patterns, such as jumping to conclusions, blaming or shaming, overgeneralizing, black and white thinking, catastrophizing, labeling, personalization, and using “should” statements, have the potential to…
Stuart Watkins Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church has a reception box across from the office where clothes donations may be deposited in the Boys and Girls collection container. Shoes, pants, dresses, shirts, coats, belts, and any kind of clothing in good condition will be appreciated. After you have deposited your clothes, you may…
Sometimes, it is just good to try something new. It’s okay to consider something we might find difficult. It might just turn out to be a joyful experience and make our hearts happy. Our efforts to just try could replace stress, boredom, and depression and reward us with happiness, satisfaction, and a sense of purpose.…