Desert Doves

We will be meeting at Phil and Pam Lopes’ home on Saturday, September 13th at 6:00pm.

Bring your family, friends, and a dish of food to 1421 N. Camino de Juan. To get there, drive West on Speedway, until you pass Greasewood. Then, just as the road merges into one lane, you will come to Camino de Juan. Take a right; the Lopes’ house is the last on the left side. If you drive into the wash, you’ve gone too far. Meetings are potluck socials with some informal wine tasting.

On Sept 6th, we will collaborate with the UA Peace Corps Fellows program and the Watershed Management Group (a local non-profit with several RPCVs on the board) to clean up High School Wash in the Rincon Heights neighborhood.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 6, 7:30-10 a.m.

WHERE: High School Wash (south of UA campus) - We’ll meet at the corner of 8th and Vine at 7:30 a.m.

WHAT TO WEAR: Sunglasses/eye protection, long pants, gloves, and closed-toed shoes.

Light breakfast and water will be provided.

This is a great opportunity to socialize with other RPCVs while serving the Tucson community.

To RSVP, please contact Stephanie Springer (Community Service Coordinator) by emailing rpcvtucson at yahoo dot com

If this community service event is not your style, don’t sweat it! (Pun intended) We have other opportunities this year. Upcoming community service events include the 2008 AIDS Walk (Oct 19) with all proceeds benefiting the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation and RPCV Calendar Selling (stay tuned for details) with all proceeds benefiting Peace Corps Partnership programs.

Fellow RPCV’s,
 
One & all (actually the first 30 people to RSVP) are invited to Tubac, founded in 1752, ‘where art meets history’, for Saturday, August 16th ‘ethnic dinner’ at the apartment casita of Rich Roth, 2369 East Frontage Road, South Apartment, Tubac on the Spencer Horse Ranch.
 
Your price of admission to this ‘August ethnic dinner’ is: an ethnic dish or beverage from the country where you served–in addition your favorite beverages. Could this mean a lot of beans and rice??  Food Tag and country of origin of your dish would be cool.
 
August 16th is a Full Moon along with a partial lunar eclipse–something to howl about. If the night is clear it should be a marvelous view. Bug repellant could be appropriate?? Also the horses are partial to carrots.
 
Complimentary hatha yoga class (all levels welcome) will be offered from 4:30–5:45 for the first ten people to sign up.
 
Pot luck dinner is outside and served at 6:30. Car pooling required, sorry– highly encouraged, as there is room for about 15 cars.
 
Directions from Tucson: take I-10 East to I-19 south–passing by Tohono O’dham Reservation, Desert Diamond Casino, Sahuarita, Green Valley, and then take exit #40 Tubac. At the bottom of the exit ramp take a left turn (it is exactly 1.2 miles from the bottom of the exit ramp to the ranch) under the interstate to East Frontage Road. Take a right turn on East Frontage Road, pass Chavez Siding Road. Turn left at the first driveway after Chavez Siding Road– surrounded by two large pillars with the # 2369 on each pillar & the name ‘Spencer’ with large blue lights on top of the pillars.  A fork in the road appears almost immediately. Turn right (south) to my adobe abode.
Look for the casita with Tibetan prayer flags.
 
 (If you see the Tubac Golf Resort or the Tubac Post Office– you passed the ranch– turn around and go one mile north.)
 
For questions, RSVP’s, or inquiries call Rich Roth–398–2562. docroth47@hotmail.com
Join the fun.
Rich Roth
one of two Social Chairs

We will be meeting at Phil and Pam Lopes’ home on Saturday, July 26th for a Pool Party and Pot Luck BBQ that will begin at 3, followed by the general meeting at 6.

Bring your family, friends, and a dish of food to 1421 N. Camino de Juan. To get there, drive West on Speedway, until you pass Greasewood. Then, just as the road merges into one lane, you will come to Camino de Juan. Take a right; the Lopes’ house is the last on the left side. If you drive into the wash, you’ve gone too far. Meetings are potluck socials with some informal wine tasting.

I am teaching ESL and ‘Culture’ this summer for a program called ASSE
(International Student Exchange Program).  The coordinator is seeking host
families for the students (ages 15-17) for the month from July 24th to August
24th.   The student profiles can be found by contacting Lesley (contact informaiton below).

If you or someone you know would be interested in hosting a student, please let me know:

Lesley Newman
lnewman1@email.arizona.edu
(347) 831-6492

Rich Roth here one of two social chairs. After much vetting and proper consultation with Mary Ann, the ethnic dinner for June will be Saturday, June 21st, 6:15 p.m. at Tucson McGraw’s, Original Cantina, in eastern Tucson. Located at 4110 South Houghton Road, 85730. 520-885-3088. Country and western gear not mandatory, but not unusual at McGraw’s. This is primarily a steak house, but have good sandwiches, quesadillas, fish, veggie and beef burgers. I have reserved two large tables in the middle of the dining room. Live entertainment with Hector who plays just about anything.

To ensure your place at the table, please call Rich Roth at 520-398-2562. Ok to leave a message.

We will be meeting at Phil and Pam Lopes’ home on Saturday, May 10th at 6:00pm.

Bring your family, friends, and a dish of food to 1421 N. Camino de Juan. To get there, drive West on Speedway, until you pass Greasewood. Then, just as the road merges into one lane, you will come to Camino de Juan. Take a right; the Lopes’ house is the last on the left side. If you drive into the wash, you’ve gone too far. Meetings are potluck socials with some informal wine tasting.

We will be meeting at Phil and Pam Lopes’ home on Saturday, January 19 at 6:00pm.

Bring your family, friends, and a dish of food to 1421 N. Camino de Juan. To get there, drive West on Speedway, until you pass Greasewood. Then, just as the road merges into one lane, you will come to Camino de Juan. Take a right; the Lopes’ house is the last on the left side. If you drive into the wash, you’ve gone too far. Meetings are potluck socials with some informal wine tasting.

Peace Corps Week is coming! We are partnering with the University of Arizona’s Peace Corps Fellows to bring a fun and informative Peace Corps Fair to the Tucson and southern Arizona community.

Here is the information on the event:

WHEN: Wednesday, February 27, from 4-7 pm. Set up begins as early as 3:00.

WHERE: Main ballroom, Student Union Memorial Center, The University of Arizona, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719.

NEEDED: A display representing the country in which you served.

DISPLAY CONTENTS: Photos, mementos, textiles, maps, words in your country languages, music, and anything you can think of that you would like to share. Displays can be created using a box or tri-fold poster board. Laptops with a slide show can also be utilized.

SPACE: Space will be between 4-6 feet by 3 feet.

Displays don’t have to be a time consuming thing - I’d like to stress that this is somewhat of a spontaneous, easy, and fun event so don’t worry about having an out of world display. Feel free to wear a traditional outfit as well!

Saturday, February, 2nd, 2008 is the first ethnic dinner of the year at “Opa Greek Restaurant” located on the Northeast corner of Glenn & Campbell. Please join us if you can. Dutch treat!! All are welcome.

To insure a place at the table, please call Social chair, Rich Roth. 520-398-2562.