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…
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Generals, December 2020
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…
Generals, December 2020
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),…
Generals, December 2020
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…
Generals, December 2020
Buy Circle of Hope Bracelets—100% Goes to Cancer Research
Ginney Hutcheson Circle of Hope Bracelets symbolize “Hope, Optimism, Peace of Mind, and Enthusiasm for Life.” They are sold to raise dollars for the American Cancer Society to fund cancer research. The crystals, gems, stones, and beads with gold and silver fillers are secured on memory wire. The no clasp bracelets wrap around the wrist…
Generals, December 2020
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…
Generals, December 2020
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…
Generals, December 2020
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…
Generals, December 2020
Activities Calendar Update
Nancy Planck, Member Services There are currently no activities scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 through Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Please check back later for any updates.
Generals, December 2020
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…