Institute for Better Education

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I finished my first class with Shauna and she was an amazing teacher!! Sewing is very confusing to…read moreme, and I am slow to learning new things. I've always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine, and she lets you bring your own or use one of hers to learn on. She was very helpful and patient with us! I learned a lot and thought the class was really informative. We each left with our own apron that we made in the class, and a better understanding of our machines. I really loved the shop dogs and cat that were there as well! I am excited for my next class! Thank you so much :)

Today I finished Needles and Knots' introductory sewing course and must say I really enjoyed it and…read morelearned a lot! I came into this class pretty much knowing nothing (I had gotten my sewing machine a few months prior and took weeks to get it threaded. When I went to sew the thread bunched up and I gave up!). Shauna was patient with all of our questions and answered thoroughly. I loved the casual feel of the class, I didn't feel pressured to do things perfectly and overall the mood was relaxed. There were four other students in the class and we all laughed together and learned from one another. The classes were once a week for three weeks. We were provided with tools like scissors, pins, bobbins, etc (you can even borrow a sewing machine though it's best to bring your own so you can familiarize yourself with the machine you'll be using outside of class; fabric was not provided). Mondays are "drop in" days where anyone can come in and see - I'm looking forward to checking that out one day! Finished today's class with a beautiful apron that I am SO excited to use. Thanks again for the class, Shauna! Highly recommend this place to anyone learning how to sew or looking to improve their skills.

Showing off her custom made apron she learned in our Stitch x Stitch class!

One of our students learning how to take apart and clean a standard home sewing machine, very important!

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Couples that sew together, stay together ;-) just look how proud they are of their creations! Fabulous!

SWIBA - Southwest Institute for Bio-Advancement

3.0

4.7 mi

Be very cautious when interacting with this organization. They have a "next of kin" scam where…read morethey call random out-of-state numbers remotely matching the last name of a dead person you or your household aren't even related to. When challenged, they refuse to tell you where or how they got your number, and the immediate get a chip on their shoulder, refusing to explain the specific nature of their call. Potential phishing operation. Avoid at all costs.

I donated my husband's body to SWIBA and it was a terrible experience. They showed no compassion…read moreor appreciation to me, his wife. It felt solely like a business transaction instead of recognizing that this was the body of my husband that I was bestowing to them. They sent me paperwork to complete for his death certificate and a form to sign when I received his ashes. I even had to call them to find out the process and what to expect after they picked up his body. Not once did they show or express appreciation or any compassion for my loss. It was overall a terrible experience and one I would recommend.

Memorial Flower arrangement

Memories

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Kids of the King Tutoring Services

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Vanessa and her team at Kids of the King Tutoring Center are fantastic! They create a plan…read morespecifically tailored to capitalize on each child's strengths while working on their areas of challenge. The curriculum for each child is meaningful, applicable, and relevant, helping them to become more independent.

From the owner: Kids of the King Tutoring Services, LLC strives to individualize the services provided to address…read morethe unique needs of each student in our program.

Checking out library books to enjoy at home with my Papi.

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Hard at work reading a story.

Tucson Community Connections

(2 reviews)

1.8 mi

I worked with TCC 10 years ago and it was a great program. I left because I had a personal illness…read moreand now here I am back working with them. The participants are great and the I enjoy the staff. They are fun and really motivated to work with our participants in so many positive ways! I really enjoy working here. Glad that I found my way back. I even got paid for a holiday just a few days after I started working here!

I am so impressed with the team at Tucson Community Connections. The educational and developmental…read moreservices they provide to local Tucson residents with autism, cerebral palsey, epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities is outstanding! This is not an adult daycare this is a community of functioning adults that get the opportunity to make decisions to better their own lives. The structure of the entire organization is based with WE and US. This mentality of leadership and education allows for these students to learn real world, real life, tangible decision making qualities that are missed very often for others in their situations. I cannot express enough how enthralled I was to watch the interactions with the staff and the students. The care provided here is easily the best in the state and I highly recommend that anyone looking for educational services for any person with special needs, to stop by and talk to these incredible people!

Marmalade Skies Tutoring

3.5

(2 reviews)

1.0 mi

We are so glad that we found Marmalade Skies for our autistic 11-year-old son. He loves his tutor…read moreand we are thrilled to see him building new skills. Miss Tina is fantastic and really goes the extra mile to figure out what works for each kid.

meh. average tutoring experience. looks good on the outside but could use some work. high employee…read moreturnover rate so my kid is always with a new tutor. good luck out here

Marmalade Skies Tutoring Lobby

Marmalade Skies Tutoring exterior

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Tutor and student

Wavemax Laundry - Tucson

4.5

(16 reviews)

2.1 mi

Wavemax looked like a good clean place. I didn't stay because it requires buying a $5.00 min card…read morebut 1 load is $3.25 The attendant was nice and told m o could download the app. I told her I jus want to pay with quarters or use my cc I left and found a place up the road for 2.50

Been a customer for 6 months , drop off laundry in new laundry bag and when I pick it up I notice…read morethe zipper was broken, called and asked about damage and was told they had to get ahold of person who broke it, called again and was told owner would call me back but still no call , will be taking my business elsewhere , if you damage my stuff you should replace it .

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Ladies First Safety Training

1.0 mi

Eva is a great instructor!…read more I took the Firearms Safety and Basic Pistol Shooting Course. It was $135 for 5 hours of instruction. There were 9 participants and two instructors (Eva herself and a young man named Elias). 2 or so hours were spent in the classroom, 2 or so hours on the range (it was at an outdoor range near Tucson). Instructor: Eva is super nice! I was a bit worried before I took the course that I would be intimidated and get stressed out but Eva is so sweet and was joking all the time, which made the class super chill and fun. Other participants: There were some very nice older ladies, some elderly gentlemen, and two 30-somethings. They were all nice. Most of them were shooting for the first time. What was covered in the classroom: Basic safety rules when handling a gun. How to load and unload it. How to aim and shoot. The different parts of the gun and how they work. The different parts of the cartridge and how it works. Some other things. What happened on the range: We split up into two groups. One group was instructed by Eva, the other by Elias. I was in Eva's group. The participants took turns and got personal instructions. Eva told us what to do, watched us, and corrected our grip, stance, aiming, etc. I shot 5 times and about 40 rounds total. Btw, you need to bring your own ammunition or buy it from Eva (it's not included in the price of the course). First, I shot a .22 caliber (forgot the name), then two different 9mm calibers (a Glock 19 and a S&W Shield), then two revolvers of different sizes (forgot the names). Some people brought their own guns but it is not necessary to do so; you can use Eva's. Breaks: During classroom time, Eva did a break every hour for people to get a snack or go to the bathroom. During range time, since participants take turns, you can just go to the bathroom or whatever when it is someone else's turn. Eva also provided some snacks (granola bars, water, and gatorade). But I recommend you bring your own snacks unless you had a big breakfast. I recommend this course. I think all participants had a good time.

Pointe of Grace

4.7

16.6 mi

My daughter loves her classes at Pointe of Grace! We could not be happier with our choice of…read moreschools.

Pointe of Grace offered a great Groupon over the holidays for a month long Zumba pass and by the…read morelooks of it, I'm not the only one who thought so. I've been to a few classes thus far and I have to say that Kim is a fun instructor that keeps me entertained and sweating. The dances are fun and there's a wide range of people there. On occasion, Kim seems to lose track of where in the dance we are and give the wrong instruction. But, she is able to correct herself quickly. And I must admit that if I had to memorize that much choreography, I'd probably forget as well. The Zumba schedule is kind of limiting and I really wish they would offer more classes on the weekends, when I actually have time to go.

Kelsey Kirkendall Dance Instructor

Amee Evans Dance Instructor

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