Extended Community

Caregivers’ Support Facilitator: Ester Leutenberg ester36@gmail.com First and Third Tue., 10:30 AM, call Ester for meeting place 520-818-0016

If you are caring for a partner, child, parent, sibling, friend or any other loved one, this support group will allow you to share with other like-minded people in a safe environment.

Diabetes Support Facilitator: Bill Bable 520-639-8845 Wcbcfp33@gmail.com First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Diabetes Support group has restarted in-person meetings. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you care about with diabetes or pre-diabetes, we welcome your presence. Please come if you are interested, or for more information, contact Bill Bable.

Grief Recovery and Support Contact: Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice

We are seeking a new leader to facilitate our Grief Support Group. No professional facilitator experience is required, just a passion for those who are affected by grief or experiencing recovery from grief. This support group includes grief from any kind of loss such as the loss of a loved-one, a job or career, a relationship or a pet. Meeting day and time open. If interested, please contact Rita Menet.

Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 520-401-7275 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., 10:30 AM-Noon, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Katie’s Korner 11575 N. 1st Ave., Oro Valley

People with Parkinson’s Disease as well as caregivers and/or family are welcome. We have guest speakers and discuss topics of interest.

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide Contact Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 ester36@gmail.com

Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is helpful to talk with others who understand.

Vistoso Helpful Hands

Dispatcher 520-447-0077 Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com

Do you have a SCOV friend/neighbor who appears to be struggling with day-to-day chores: transportation, meal preparation, errands, housekeeping, handyman jobs, paperwork organization? Or has a spouse, who needs caregiver relief so they can run errands or just have a break? Let them know about Vistoso Helpful Hands (VHH).

VHH is an all-volunteer organization providing year-round short-term (three weeks or 12 visits) assistance to SCOV residents. If longer term help is required, we have a paid referral list.

For assistance, call 520-447-0077 to reach a VHH dispatcher. If we cannot immediately answer, leave your name and number. We will call you back.

Wheels for Kids Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org

Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tucson area. To date, we have donated 3,000 bikes to local nonprofits who distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations include Refugee Focus, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Children’s Advocacy Center, Casa de los Niños, Ronald McDonald House and Youth On Their Own. Wheels for Kids is an all-volunteer effort, and we are always happy to welcome new people to our team. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website or call Tom Terfehr. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike. YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Kris Cohen 520-818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com

Youth On Their Own (YOTO) supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness (through no fault of their own) in Pima County, striving to eliminate barriers to education and empower housing insecure youth in our community to stay in school. For over 35 years, YOTO has supported this unique demographic by providing financial assistance, basic human needs, guidance and more. With the help of our amazing YOTO family, Youth On Their Own has supported over 20,000 local youth in their journeys toward high school graduation.

Al-Anon

Al-Anon helps friends and families of problem drinkers. www.so-az-alanon.org 520-323-2229.

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132

We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You too can make a difference. Your membership also adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact Steve Didio 520-219-9997 or ovpost132@gmail.com We meet the third Thursday, 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Catalinas Community Chorus

Catalinas Community Chorus presents “A Spring Choral Showcase,” a concert of pop standards, classical, easy listening and light jazz. Sunday, April 3, 3 PM, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave., Oro Valley. Tickets $10 in advance from chorus members, or $15 at the door www.catalinascommunitychorus.org.

Catalina State Park

Enjoy Music in the Mountains at Catalina State Park on the first and third Saturdays of the month. • Saturday, April 2, 4 PM, the Buckingjumpers • Saturday, April 16, Eric Schaffer and The Other Troublemakers.

All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle, and the concert is included with park admission.

Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church

Celebrate Palm Sunday, April 10, and Easter Sunday, April 17, with services starting both mornings at 10 AM. Masks are required, seating in the sanctuary is socially distanced. Outdoor seating will also be available. All are welcome. Our website www.mountainshadowschurch.org has plenty of additional information, 3201 E. Mountainaire Dr., Catalina.