Category: Features

Stop! Don’t Answer That Call!

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Unsolicited contact, whether through phone calls, emails, or text messages, is often the first step in many scams. Scammers rely on surprise and deception, making unsolicited contact a powerful tool to catch their intended targets off guard. Understanding this tactic is crucial for protecting oneself against various fraudulent schemes.…

October 15 through November 15

Clubs and Organizations Daily Activities and Special Events For Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC) schedules, please refer to the listings at each individual studio. For any Yoga or Tai Chi classes, etc., please contact Anza Athletic Club. The Crystal Ballroom, Gold, Zinc, Copper, Turquoise, and Silver Rooms are located in the Madera clubhouse, 2055…

Drive Your Dreams with One Low Rate

The excitement of finding the perfect vehicle can quickly be overshadowed by the complexities of financing. Traditional auto loans often present a daunting landscape, with interest rates varying widely based on creditworthiness. This can leave borrowers feeling uncertain and frustrated. Hughes Federal Credit Union’s One Low Rate™ offers a refreshing alternative and creates a straightforward…

Word of the Month: Splendor

David Zapatka While enjoying Self-Culture in The Light of the Ancient Wisdom by I.K. Taimni, I read this sentence, “There are subtler worlds of progressively increasing splendor behind and inter-penetrating the physical world of which we are cognizant through our physical senses…” The word “splendor” has always resonated with me. It’s one of those words…

What Can We Count On Anymore?

Kathy Sinnott At the time of this writing, the outcome of the 2024 presidential election is unknown. What is the future of our nation? The angst of this uncertainty has many folks asking the question, ‘who and what can we count on anymore?’ An answer can be found within the Rockin’ 4 Heroes’ mission: we…

In Passing – October 2024

Pamela Butler It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Butler on July 6, 2024, at the age of 74 years. Pam was born in Bakersfield, Calif., in 1949. She grew up in Bakersfield, Ventura, and Long Beach, Calif. In 1966, she married Fred Butler and moved to Seattle, Wash. In…