Wreaths Across America When a volunteer places a wreath on a veteran’s grave on National Wreaths Across America (WAA) 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 country, WAA…
David Zapatka The poll results of the July WOTM column regarding the question, “Is it ‘It’s a few more miles still’ or is it ‘It’s a few more miles yet?’” posed by reader Sally Teusch are in, and they are very interesting. There was one vote for ‘still,’ three votes for ‘yet’ and four votes…
Peggy McGee The last time the Lady Putters were all together to putt was March 11. What were they doing with their time now that they weren’t on the putting green every Wednesday? After a very unofficial, non-scientific survey was sent out, not one of the respondents said “practicing putting.” If this continues, everyone in…
Peggy McGee The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Committee had purchased more of their logo items with the idea of selling them at the Javelina Hoedown in October. Alas, this is just one of the many events that has been cancelled because of COVID-19. However, the committee members still hope to be able to offer…
Bonnie Nowicki, Master Gardener Two books devoted exclusively to herbs sit on my bookshelf and need attention. Both books extol the versatility and medicinal value of herbs. So much information! For this article, I decided to focus on growing herbs in containers for their beauty, practical uses, and movability. You don’t need a garden or…
Nancy Planck, Activities Coordinator Due to the uncertainty of when the Governor’s Office, CDC, and the Property Owners Association (POA) will provide guidelines for seating allocations for future concerts, we will not be selling series tickets, renewals, or individual tickets at this time. Once we have been given the guidelines to proceed, I will be…
In the past, stated income mortgages were home loans that did not require income verification or documentation. Lenders just needed a borrower’s stated income—hence the name “stated income” loans. Unfortunately, these risky loan types contributed to the 2008 housing market crash, and banks stopped issuing stated income loans as a result. They prevented banks from…
Nancy Planck, Activities Coordinator The American Red Cross is holding the next Blood Drive on Sunday, September 13, in front of the Kino Conference Center from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For your safety and that of the staff, only four donors will be allowed in the Bloodmobile at one time. Please do not show up…
Nancy Planck, Activities Coordinator Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, the Activities Department has canceled the upcoming concerts: California Forever—The Best of Yacht Rock, September 11, Strange Days—The Doors Tribute, October 1, and the Silver Bells and Diamonds Concert, December 18. If you purchased tickets, we have canceled and refunded your purchases back to your credit…
Autism Society of Southern Arizona The Autism Society of Southern Arizona will host the 14th Annual Autism Virtual Walk and Interactive Resource Fair on Saturday, September 26. This year’s event will be a virtual online experience featuring our opening ceremonies and online resource fair with exhibitors. Participants are encouraged to walk on that date and…