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It’s Empty Bowls Time

Peggy McGee Mark your calendars for Valley Assistance Services’ (VAS) 20th Annual Empty Bowls extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 21. The event will once again be held at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol. Seatings will be at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. VAS is a 501(c)(3) that has been helping low-income families…

Protecting Yourself from Bitcoin ATM Scams

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Arizona recently passed a law regulating Bitcoin ATMs to protect consumers—especially older adults—from fraud. Scammers have leveraged these machines for years, tricking people into sending cash into crypto wallets, with funds often disappearing permanently. The new law introduces clear transaction limits, mandatory warnings, and receipts that show where money…

MOAA Elects New Board of Officers

Peggy McGee Navy Captain Chuck Vaughan, President of the Arizona Council of Chapters, swore in the new board for the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), at their December dinner. Running the organization in 2026 will be Lt Col Darren Venters, Legislative Affairs and Transition Liaison; Nora Durham, Surviving Spouse Liaison; Maj…

Nurses Wrap Up 2025

Janine Baxter The Nurses of Quail Creek ended their year on Dec. 7 by enjoying a production of The Nutcracker by local dance company Ballet Continental. That was followed with a holiday luncheon at Coyote Grill at San Ignacio Golf Club. In addition to a great show, food, and company, our own Marilyn Reiser donated…