Linda Freeman On July 20, Gwen Mowat, Max Perzan, Barb Poltl, and Linda Gorg of the Needlework Club joined 90 others in the annual Sew-A-Thon for Aviva Children’s Services in Tucson. By mid-afternoon, more than 2,600 tote bags had been completed. Without these cloth bags, the children would be given plastic garbage bags for their personal…
Kathi Urban If dancing can reverse the signs of aging in your brain, Kathi’s students should be about five years old. Seriously, several neuroscience studies compared two different forms of exercise—dancing and endurance training—undertaken by elderly volunteers for eighteen months. The results show that both can have an anti-aging effect on the brain, but only…
Cindy Mayron “Each October, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) come together to celebrate the three strong foundations of our organization: fostering friendships, charitable work, and furthering knowledge,” said Pat Neel, TWOQC president. “We’re nearly 400 members strong, and we welcome women who are new residents or haven’t attended a TWOQC meeting before. Renew your…
Thomas Dean The Quail Creek Miata Club visited the village of Arivaca for breakfast at the La Gitana Cantina and learned the history of Arivaca from the town historian, Mary Noon Kasulaitis.
Peggy McGee Simon Herbert, historical preservation specialist for the historic Canoa Ranch, will be the guest speaker at the Green Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom 3. Simon Herbert has worked for Pima County’s Canoa Ranch as an architectural preservationist and program coordinator since…
Classics Rock, a show of familiar songs performed in a way that you’ve never heard, is coming to the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. A cash bar will open at 6:00 p.m., with showtime at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $26. The show is produced by Khris Dodge Production. Classics Rock brings you…
Kris Shapiro You won’t want to miss this fun weekend featuring many types of ukulele music and a bit of learning. Grab your ukuleles, and join us Oct. 19 and 20, for three great workshops, along with an intimate public concert by Stu Fuchs. Stu is a Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, sound healer, and an…
A Mata Ortiz Pottery and Zapotec Weaving Show will be held on Oct. 11, 12 and 13, in the Kino Conference Center. This is our final show! It has been a good run and lots of fun. Mata Ortiz pottery, jewelry, and Zapotec weaving show will be held in the Kino Conference Center on Oct, 11 (noon to 5:00 p.m.),…
High Tide – The Beach Boys Tribute will be held on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. A cash bar will open at 6:00 p.m., with showtime at 7:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Tickets are $26. This show is produced by TAD Management. High Tide, which were featured artists at Disneyland, will put on a Beach…
Joyce Shumate TRIPS returns to Kitt Peak for the third time. The Night Sky Observing Program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29. This very popular program has in the past sold out within three to four hours. On a clear night, Kitt Peak is not to be missed or soon forgotten. The nation’s observatory was built there for…