Blanca Sanchez, Desert Threads Chapter of AQG February was a blink of an eye, and March came in with more amazing quilting and fiber arts projects and upcoming inspiring programs. We will have hosted our third Community Service Retreat project with 3-Yard Quilts patterns the first weekend in March for our service projects, and the…
Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…
Cathy Merritt Cheers Trip Opportunities: Several Cheers members took an adventurous river cruise to Columbia, South America. Other than being struck by illness for a couple of days and one of the members having a leak in their cabin, the trip was worth it. They came back talking about the beauty of Columbia and the…
Becky Donatelli A few of the Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution met for a fun and informative outing. The Desert River Audubon Society gave a guided tour of Veterans Oasis Park, and Liberty Wildlife had two raptors on site. They had two birds of prey: Barbosa, a red-tailed hawk, and Cassidy, a Swainson’s…
Ken Duquaine The East Valley Photo Club held its February competition meeting on Feb. 19. First place winners in the three classes of entries were as follows: Class A Open Color Prints, Isabel Guerra Clark; Class B, Donna McGregor and Yvonne Nystrom; Class A Mono Prints, Phillis Peterson and Sandra Kwas; Class B, Donna McGregor;…
Judith Kopp Forgiveness is a power that heals your whole being. It offers release at a deep level. Your heart understands forgiveness as letting go of a tether, a soft unhooking from an old moment that no longer needs to live in your present. Your mind may carry stories, but it’s your heart that chooses…