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…
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…
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…
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…