Jan Hopke-Almer and Lisa Richardson This April, the Vista Mission Outreach Program will begin collecting funds to purchase school supplies and backpacks for students from our sister church in Agua Prieta, Mexico. This program has been a huge success over the past 20-plus years. We began by sponsoring 62 students, growing to our maximum of…
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April 2025, Religion
Easter Words from My Heart—Vista United Methodist Church
astor Mary Dotson I’m writing this just three days after Ash Wednesday, and already I am experiencing a refreshing sense of peace as we begin the Lenten season. This year I decided not to give up anything for Lent. In many ways these days, I am clinging onto hope, so I purchased a new daily…
April 2025, Front Page
Jewish Friendship Group’s Stellar Season
Marsha Mantykow As months go, March was quite the star, filled with great events. A recap: Purim Brunch and Carnival. While we looked forward to the festivities in the beautiful garden of Marilyn Anthony and Willy Halpert, the weather had its own plans. Graciously, Hara Lipman and George Delzell opened their beautiful home and saved…
April 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – April 2025
Motown Potluck for Unit 6 Lorie Gregor The Social Divas, Unit 6’s brand-new social committee, hosted their first event of the year for the neighbors of Unit 6 on March 7! Despite the pouring rain, 50 brave souls gathered to celebrate with friends old and new. The Activities Center was decked out with the best…
April 2025, Generals
Make Room for the ‘Shroom! Farm-to-Table Mushroom Cultivation & Propagation
Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. The topic this month is “Make Room for the ‘Shroom!, Farm-to-Table Mushroom Cultivation & Propagation.” Mushrooms bring a savory flavor…
Generals, April 2025
The Importance of a Hearing Aid Dryer
Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. In this month’s article I would like to discuss the importance of using a hearing aid dryer to help maintain your hearing aids. One often overlooked but crucial aspect of hearing aid maintenance is moisture control. Considering our dryer climate in Arizona, you…
Generals, April 2025
Murder and a Meal: SaddleBrooke Production a Big Hit
Al Weigel On the evenings of March 29, 30, and 31 and April 2, 3, and 4, SaddleBrooke residents were treated to a dinner theater production of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. A gripping murder trial, electric courthouse scenes, and superb acting all conspired to create six memorable nights of theater for SaddleBrooke patrons.…
April 2025, Generals
April 21-28 Is International Dark Sky Week
Sam Miller The Southern Pinal County area is fortunate to have a reasonably dark nighttime sky to view the stars and other amazing objects. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors and other governments around the world have proclaimed April 21-28 as International Dark Sky Week in which communities worldwide celebrate the opportunity to view the…
April 2025, Generals
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – April 2025
April Is National Volunteer Appreciation Month Laura Anderson Thank you to all the Senior Village volunteers. Senior Village celebrated volunteers with a luncheon for 165 at the MountainView ballroom. Honored to give back to those who have given so much, Senior Village extends a heartfelt thank you to all 300 volunteers. Volunteering offers more than…
Generals, April 2025
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – April 2025
Local Rescue Group Romayne Trudo Recently, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) received a very generous donation from Beth Fedor and Lynn Tofel Dent of Realty Executives, Give Back Team, GiveBackAZ.com. The funds were immediately distributed to Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR) so that they can continue their life-saving work within Pinal County and beyond.…