Category: Generals

Bank of America Names Youth On Their Own as 2020 Neighborhood Champion

Michelle Lomas, Gordon C. James, Public Relations Youth On Their Own (YOTO) has been named as the 2020 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for Tucson. The Neighborhood Champions program is an extension of the bank’s signature philanthropic initiative, Neighborhood Builders, the largest corporate philanthropic investment in nonprofit leadership in the country. YOTO was selected for its…

December Gardening and Landscaping Tips

Cindy Mayhle, Maintenance Manager for AAA Landscape Here are this month’s tips for keeping your trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants healthy. Prepare for Frosts Now If you don’t care for your sensitive trees, bushes, flowers, and vegetables before the first frost, it’s probably too late, since the first frost will permanently damage them. It is…

Law and Disorder: A Real Murder Mystery

Davey Jones A brutal murder has taken place at Quail Creek, and seven law enforcement officers from across the spectrum have gathered at the scene of the crime to try to be the first to solve the mystery. Investigators from the Secret Service (Cyndy Gierada), FBI (Bill Foraker), CIA (Theresa Lewis), Homeland Security (Sharon Krueger),…

Crystal Stark Concert

Nancy Planck, Member Services, and Crystal Stark We reopened the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom with three shows starring Tucson’s own Crystal Stark. She entertained us with everything from Ella Fitzgerald, Donna Summers, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and finished with Tina Turner’s “The Best.” Crystal posted this on Facebook: “Yesterday marked my first indoor concert in eight…

Remember Our Fallen U.S. Veterans

Ken Robinson, LTC United States Army (Ret.) When a volunteer places a wreath on a veteran’s grave on National Wreaths Across America Day, we encourage them to speak that veteran’s name aloud, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and reflect on that person and their life. Along with our wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries throughout the…

New Restaurant Manager

Benjamin Castro, F&B Director Regina Hartman has been with The Grill since June 2018. She began as a server, quickly became a lead server, then a supervisor. More recently, Regina was promoted to restaurant assistant manager. We are happy to announce Regina as the new restaurant manager. We are looking forward to having her take on…

Public Education Training via Zoom

John Teixeira Jr., Asst. Fire Marshal You are invited to a Zoom webinar on Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. Topic: Fall Prevention and Exercise Techniques for Active Adults Register in advance for this webinar by going to zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SsxiejXGQoahOtYye0sDkg. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For additional information…

A Message from the Green Valley Firefighters

Amy Shultz, Firefighter In order to ensure your safety, our safety, and the safety of the families in need this holiday season, we will have different procedures this year for our holiday program. We have partnered with the Salvation Army and are asking that any new/unwrapped clothing and/or toy donations be made directly to the…