Category: December 2019

Festive holiday plant know-how

Bonnie Nowicki Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are the traditional choice for the Christmas holidays. This plant species is indigenous to Mexico. Its common English name is derived from Joel Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who introduced the plant to the U.S. in 1825. Poinsettia’s colorful bracts (modified leaves) brighten up any room in…

MountainView Putters come to Quail Creek

The second place team members were (left to right): Diane Kirstin, Marilyn Burkstrand, Norma McCaleb, Gail Scheibner, and Lou Moultrie; Photo by Jim Burkstrand.

Peggy McGee The MountainView Lady Putters headed south to Green Valley for a day of friendly golf competition with the Quail Creek Putters. As they got off the bus greeted by fair weather, they entered the clubhouse area under an arch of putters. Because not all teams had the same number of members, the winning…

The Women of Quail Creek raffle basket winners at the Art Festival Arts and Crafts Fair

Scholarship's “Chocolate! Chocolate!” basket winner Patty Bragg and her nephew Jake MacLean.

Cindy Mayron “We had a great time meeting everyone while selling raffle tickets for three of our TWOQC charities: Youth On Their Own (YOTO), Military Bab, and Scholarship,” said Sue Ann Obremski, YOTO chair. All the proceeds from the raffle baskets were split equally between the charity committees: Scholarship—these proceeds will increase the dollar amount…

Mark your calendars for Massing of the Colors

After posting the flags for all 50 states JROTC cadets from the local high schools placed the military service flags; photo by Peggy McGee.

Peggy McGee The Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Military Order of the World Wars 33rd annual Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, starting at 10 a.m. This solemn ceremony celebrates both military service and service to the local community. It will be held in the Sahuarita…

Spotlight On Advertiser: Madaras Gallery offers the largest collection of Tucson holiday cards/gifts

Madaras Gallery is a gift giving wonderland filled with holiday home décor, jewelry, unique southwest gifts and fine art, all with a price point for everyone. Now, with more than 25 different southwest holiday cards, the Gallery features the largest collection of Tucson-themed cards and ornaments, painted and manufactured right here in Tucson. Also featured…

RightPath health screenings

Health screenings will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom 3. Appointments are necessary, so please call 800-770-0240. Get all 11 screenings for only $200. Abdominal Ultrasound Screenings: Liver, kidney, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Cardiovascular Screenings: Heart ultrasound, atrial fibrillation, stroke screening (carotid artery ultrasound), thyroid ultrasound,…