What’s Happening

March 7
The Green Valley Arts & Crafts Association will meet on Wednesday, March 7, at 1 p.m. at Desert Hills auditorium. Robert Philips, executive director of St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic in Nogales, will speak. Membership is open to all GVR members. For information, call President Marcia Bengston, 648-2196.

March 8
Good Sam, Green Valley Roadrunners Chapter, will have a breakfast meeting on Thursday, March 8 at 8:30 a.m. at the Arizona Family Restaurant’s Patio Room. All RVers welcome. Call Mike Eman, 625-8015, for information.

Santa Rita Art League will meet on Thursday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m. at East Center. Michaelin Otis, artist, workshop leader and author, will present a program on Collage/Acrylics. For information, call Ann Mason, 648-2798.

March 9
Aero Club of Arizona will meet on Friday, March 9, at Friends in Deed, 301 W. Camino Casa Verde. Coffee and donuts at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Gen. Tom Keck, USAF Ret., former commander of the 8th Air Force, will speak. Members and guests welcome. For information, call 393-6577.

Peerless Pawn Pushers will meet on Friday, March 9, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Villas East rec hall, 5080-A South Paseo Cerro. Chess players of all skill levels are welcome. You do not have to belong to GVR. For information, call Fred Stine, 207-5656, or Bob Vint, 648-0157.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), will have a luncheon meeting on Friday, March 10, at 12:30 p.m. at Friends in Deed, 301 W. Camino Casa Verde. Dave Clark will speak on “Estate Planning in Six Easy Steps.” Members, spouses, guests welcome. For information, call Gene Dunaway, 399-2786.

March 10
Compassion and Choices, Green Valley Chapter, will meet on Saturday, March 10, at the El Dorado Room of La Perla at La Posada. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Linda Lopez of the Arizona House of Representatives will speak on “Make Sure Your Voice is Heard Loud and Clear.” She will update the group on the progress of End of Life issues in the Legislature. For information, call Peter Smith, 648-8487.

Oregon Club of Green Valley will have its final meeting of the season on Saturday, March 10, at 5 p.m. at Desert Hills Center. All past and present Oregonians with GVR membership are welcome. In response to the recent questionnaire, the board has committed to at least one catered dinner a year. For information, call Fred Taylor, 625-2308.

Breast Cancer Support Group of Risen Savior Lutheran Church invites the public to its meeting on Saturday, March 10, at 9:30 a.m. in the choir room. Elsa Bracamonte, R.N., from the Tucson Breast Cancer Center will cover the following topics: the new self-exam mammacare method, changes in screen imaging, breast cancer prevention and self-care, the latest preventative medications/treatments, and dealing with reoccurrence. For information, call Mary Bath, 399-4821.

March 12
The Welcoming Diversity Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Green Valley meets on Monday, March 12, at the Fellowship House, 17616 S. La Canada Drive, Sahuarita. All interested in working toward providing a safe environment for young people, including gay and lesbian students, are welcome to attend. For information, call Marilyn Kern, 399-0440.

Canoa Vistas II board meets on Monday, March 12, at 3 p.m. at 3512 Placita del Bolero. For information, call Jane Lovat, secretary, 625-2243.

Upcoming
Border Issues Coalition of the Santa Cruz Area will meet on Tuesday, March 13, at 2:30 p.m. at the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita. All are welcome to hear what various groups are doing in providing humane assistance to migrants, and working with the political arena. For information, call the church at 625-1375.

Encanto Estates Homeowners’ Association board meets on Thursday, March 15, at 3 p.m. at 3069 Placita de la Picaza. For information, call Stan Tilly, 648-4200.

Minnesota Club will have an Irish dinner on St. Patrick’s Day, at 5 p.m. at Desert Hills Center. Corned beef and cabbage or chicken parmigaiana. Reservations due by March 9. Send checks to the club, PO Box 83, GV 85622. For cost, information, call Rhoda Serrin, 393-0404, or Barb Quigley at 399-9503.

Dakota/Montana/Wyoming clubs will have a get-together potluck on Thursday, March 15, at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Leland Johnson, 1201

W. Piacita Salubure. The Dakota/Montana Club is hosting members of the Wyoming Club. Everyone will bring a favorite dish to the potluck. Entertainment will follow the meal. For information, call Leota Ryen, 398-3283, or Neva Stegman, 648-1462.

Green Valley Christian Women’s Connection will have a luncheon on Wednesday, March 21, at 11:45 a.m. t the Crystal ballroom, Madera Clubhouse, Quail Creek Resort. There will be a fashion show of gemstones by Green Valley jewelry artist Charlotte Crawford. Snowbird Arlene Kinnell of Mesa and Ohio will share how to be happy with who you are in “Super You or Real You.” Music by Linda Freeman of Quail Creek. Reservations due by Wednesday, March 14, to Ruth, 648-5737, or Suzy, 625-9882. Reservations must be honored, canceled or used by a friend.

The Iowa Club will have a buffet dinner on Wednesday, March 21, at the Elks Lodge. Social at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6, entertainment at 7 p.m. “Green Velvet” by Gene and Donna Green will provide a variety of musical interludes, songs and skits. Reservations due by March 14. For information, call Charles or Vera, 648-7466. Checks payable to the club. Mail to Charles and Vera Anderson, 177-C Paseo Pena, GV 85614.

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