Linda Lyon Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter & Rescues recently participated in Arizona Gives Day and thankfully, many generous donors once again stepped forward to support the cause. We cannot relent however, in our effort to champion the dogs and cats of the Pinal shelter and their supporting rescues. Their needs are unrelenting! Margret…
Pastor Larry Sundin One of the enduring values of Rock Springs Church is our commitment to providing a quality worship experience to our community 52 Sundays a year. Now, we’re well aware that many of you head north to visit family and enjoy cooler temperatures. But we also know that there are just as many of…
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David Zapatka The NCAA basketball tournament is fondly called March Madness, and madness it was this year. There may have been more upsets in the big tournament this year than any other year. One of the biggest was the Furman Paladins, a small South Carolina school of 2,970 students, upsetting the #4 seed, Virginia Cavaliers,…
R.O.S.E. Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Spring is finally here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning! While you may be busy decluttering your home, don’t forget to clean up your financial accounts as well. In addition to organizing your finances, it’s also important to be vigilant against scams and fraud. Here are some…
Pat Sand The Ropin’ In Yer Relatives Genealogy Club held their end-of-year party on March 21. Kristin Zanas hosted the potluck at her home on Winslow Way. Everyone was asked to bring a dish that represented their home state. Kristin served salmon, recognizing her hometown state of Washington. Attendees were also asked to bring an…
Barbara Renthal Quilting can be traced back to many ancient civilizations within China, North Africa, and the Middle East. An ivory carving depicting the Pharaoh of the Egyptian First Dynasty wearing a quilted mantle, now housed in the British Museum, is recognized as the first known evidence of quilting. Crusaders wore quilted garments under their…
Marsha Oliver “Your best concert ever!” “I knew I would hear great music, but I didn’t know I would be so moved.” “Congrats on a great concert—everything was perfect!” These quotes—plus many more—were heard as we wrapped up our spring 2023 concert, Forever Young. On March 21 and 22, the Hermosa Ballroom was filled with…
The 4th Annual Denim & Diamonds charity event benefiting the Glenn Garcelon Foundation that was held on March 18 was a big success again this year, raising more than $17,000. This popular social event featured a delicious Italian dinner, dancing to Angel Perez and Daniel Clayton, a silent auction, raffle baskets, and door prizes. Earnings…
Bob Kehoe The 2022-23 winter racing season ended for the Robson Ranch RC Club in late March. It proved to be another big success, despite having quite a few race day postponements due to the abnormal amount of rainfall we had. Averaging 30 to 35 racers each Tuesday and Thursday, fierce competition, camaraderie, and fun…