Diane Bohmert The Material Girls beautiful “Desert Sky” 2020 Raffle Quilt Drawing will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1:45 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center outside the Material Girls Sewing Studio. COVID precautions will be followed, masks are required as well as social distancing. Ticket prices are $1 for one ticket, $5 for…
Nancy Friedman, Co-Education Director On the last Friday morning of September, Nils Johnson asked several participating artists to unbridle their minds and paint what came to mind when given the words: kiss, claustrophobia, and freedom. They were to paint for two minutes using only black and white paint. After loosening everyone up, he demonstrated the easy drawing of…
Nancy Friedman, Co-Education Director This month I would like to feature a dynamic duo of watercolor artists who joined the Fine Arts Guild this past summer. Terry and Don Helmstetter moved to Robson Ranch this past April from a Del Webb 55+ community in Reno, Nev. They both have been amateur watercolorists for over 40 years. They…
Paul Gayer Is line dancing good exercise? Yes, many studies say it is! It is widely known to be one of the best forms of exercise for people with aging bodies. “Why?” you may ask. It provides the benefits of an aerobic workout which helps maintain a healthy heart, and provides a platform for you to…
Larry Sundin, Pastor, Rock Springs Church The past eight months have been a unique time in all our lives. During this time we’ve learned to adapt to lockdowns, social distancing, wearing masks, online shopping, and binge watching. For those of us who are committed to practicing our faith, we’ve learned how to connect through Zoom…
Nora Shelton The Ladies Social Club recently awarded college book scholarships to three deserving seniors from Santa Cruz Valley Union School in Eloy. Each year students receive $500 to use toward the purchase of textbooks/incidentals needed for college in August. Congratulations to these outstanding students: Lily Lea Ethington, Magnolia Ramos-Quezada, and Stephanie Quiñones. Lily is…