Z Mansion

02/06/2021

Pandemic puts added pressures on Tucson’s homeless and impoverished

Congratulations to the entire Z Mansion team!!

We see how volunteers and nonprofit leaders are doing their part to help.

12/16/2020

Covid-19 in Arizona & Pima County

Hello amazing and indefatigable Z Mansion volunteers!
The latest Covid-19 figures from Pima County are mind-boggling. In short, infection rates are at record levels with the positivity rate of newly reported PCR/Antigen tests at 25.5%.
You read that right: 25.5%
We currently have homeless patients in the City's COVID-19 positive hotel, in local hospitals, and in local ICUs. We also have had multiple volunteers test positive and some of those volunteers have family members who have tested positive as well. A disturbing number of these positive patients are, unfortunately, symptomatic.
From the very beginning, we have all tried to stay as safe as possible. However, given the situation, it is apparent that we need to move our action plan to an even deeper shade of RED.
As you may remember, we published a series of white papers starting back on January 20th detailing what we planned to do at The Z Mansion. Our projections, many from before a single COVID-19 patient was identified in the US, included:
1. The pandemic would, indeed, reach Tucson
2. The Coronavirus would not “burn out” in warmer weather
3. The Coronavirus would affect Tucson soon (within 30 days of January 20th)
4. The Coronavirus would not be “contained” by other countries
5. The homeless will be largely overlooked but still feared as being "contagious"
6. There will be a second wave (confounded with the first wave) which will hit over the summer
7. There will be a third wave (confounded with the second wave) which will hit over the winter holidays
8. We will not be happy with how the State of Arizona responds
9. Governments will hide COVID-19 statistics they don’t like
10. Arizona politicians will accept a high rate of death but will not accept financial loss
11. Pandemic skeptics will listen to the noise and ignore the facts
We now project:
1. Vaccine skepticism (based off of rare but predictable adverse events) will exceed one-third of the country's population
2. No significant action will be taken by the State of Arizona to further curb exposures
3. Mask deniers and anti-vaxers will continue to proliferate and even increase among the homeless population we serve
4. Outbursts from the mask deniers and anti-vaxers will lead to additional injuries to our volunteers
You also read that right: "additional" injuries.
Mask deniers (a small percentage of our population), when asked to wear masks, have already thrown bottles at volunteers, spit at volunteers, poured contaminated liquid on volunteers, and made threatening comments and gestures at volunteers. They view this as a political battle and see Z Mansion volunteers as "socialists" and "communists" out to do them harm.
Given all of this, we will be making the following changes as of this Sunday, December 20th:
1) We will continue to serve a hot meal, but will be serving it "to go" between 9:30 am and 10:30 am. Volunteers should arrive a bit earlier than normal, starting at 8 am
2) Tables will be placed roughly equivalent with the property lines of The Z blocking Ash Street behind the Z.
3) All guests who arrive early will be gently asked to return between 9:30 am and 10:30 am to get their food
3) Volunteers will serve from behind those tables and guests will be gently asked to leave the area immediately after they receive their food and other supplies
4) Volunteers will serve food and all other supplies from behind the tables (including pet supplies, blankets, clothing, hygiene supplies, harm reduction supplies, etc.)
5) Volunteer numbers will be limited and all volunteers -- including kitchen volunteers -- will wear KN95 masks, face shields, and gloves
Similar changes will also be made to the Thursday morning feeding as well with the Thursday morning feeding time remaining at 10:30 am. (Please note: Having plenty of volunteers on Thursday morning will allow Shane and his crew to prep the Sunday morning meal as well.)
During our nightly feeding of hot soup, hot chocolate, and an additional hot dish, all volunteers will remain behind tables placed just outside of the Carriage House door. Tom (and any other third-degree black belts who happen to be around) will deliver blankets and other supplies to our waiting guests.
As you have throughout the entire pandemic, you've got this.
Thank you so much for being such an outstanding team of dedicated volunteers!!

Pima Charts

10/28/2020

Photos from The Gawnes's post

05/20/2020

WHITE PAPER-Covid-19-Second Wave.pdf

WHITE PAPER-Covid-19-Second Wave.pdf

03/17/2020

Very important news from Regina Romero, the mayor of Tucson:

"I have decided that it is in the best interest of maintaining public health to close restaurants, bars, food courts, gyms, and other venues where groups of people congregate through the end of the month, effective 8 pm this evening."
-- Regina Romero, Mayor of Tucson

As a venue, The Z Mansion is covered by this order and we will be reaching out again to all of our couples who might be impacted by this action.

-- Emmeline and Tom Hill, Owners, The Z Mansion

03/17/2020

Tucson Catholic Diocese ends public Masses; limits attendance at weddings, funerals

To those of the Catholic faith, here is important news regarding your church-based wedding:

According to Bishop Weisenburger of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, effective immediately:

"Weddings should be restricted to 10 people, and if Mass is celebrated only the bride and groom, if Catholic, are to receive Holy Communion."

These conditions for local Catholic weddings are effective at least through April 16th.

The directives for the diocese's more than 300,000 Catholics will be in effect at least through April 16.

01/25/2020

Just announced! Congratulations to all the amazing Z Mansion vendors, friends, and extended family!!

01/15/2020

Come out and see us and meet our vendors tonight at our open house from 5-8pm!

08/04/2019

Best photographers in town!

The past couple of days we’ve been having the best time in our design sessions at the studio with our portrait clients. We have one more month before wedding season begins and only a few more available sessions. I can’t wait to get this adorable family’s wall art in!!! 😍😍😍💕 @ Tanque Verde, Arizona

07/31/2019

Don't miss the Z Mansion Bridal Fair tonight (Wednesday) from 5 pm to 8 pm. And to make things even more special, we have a Saturday night in November (11/16/19) that just became available due to a rescheduled wedding. Book tonight and you will save $1,000 off our regular price! Remember, doors open at 5:00 pm. See you soon!!

07/26/2019

The Dodo

We love it when brides and grooms include their pets in the wedding festivities!

Best wedding dance ever 👰💞🐶

07/24/2019

Join us today between 5:00 and 8:00pm!

TAKE A PRIVATE, PERSONAL TOUR OF THE Z Mansion today between 5 pm and 8 pm...no appointment is necessary! Don’t forget to meet the in house vendors Bednareks Music Works The Gawnes Fresco Pizzeria Evergreen Flowers Ambrosia Cakes George Darmody the Officiant and All Party Solutions! 😁 see you soon!!!

07/15/2019

Physician's First Watch

This is for all of those amazing people who volunteer to help the homeless here at the Z!

Over a lifetime, doing stimulating mental and social activities (e.g., reading, volunteering, eating out, traveling, visiting friends and family) is associated with lower risk for developing dementia. https://jwat.ch/32sh7Qx

07/10/2019

Silhouette Bartending

TAKE A PRIVATE, PERSONAL TOUR OF THE Z Mansion today between 5 pm and 8 pm .... no appointment is necessary!

07/01/2019

Great job by our friends at PACC!!

Our Pup in Boots program had another great day at Z Mansion. Dr O and her tech, Ashley, came out from Northwest Pet Clinic PLLC to do vaccines and brief exams for about 25 pets. We gave out lots of booties, leashes, and collars! And a huge thanks to Brooke from GreaterGood.org for coming out to see one of the ways PACC is supporting pet ownership in the community.

For more information about the Pup in Boots program, see Friends of Pima Animal Care Center!

04/12/2019

Gorgeous!!

Night of sneak peek for and ❤️😍. @ Z Mansion

04/08/2019

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Washington! 💐

Yesterday was a beautiful day to get married, and Priscilla & Isaiah's wedding was perfect in every way! I'm so thankful to have been able to capture their love story on their special day!!!✨
•
•
•
Keep a lookout for their blog with more pictures to come!
•
•
•
Venue: Z Mansion
Dress: J Bridal Boutique
Tux: Men's Wearhouse
Invitations: Etsy
Hair & Makeup: Gema Mua
Photography: Diana Smith Photography
Second Photographer: Timothy Eyrich Photography
•
•
•

03/31/2019

Stunning!!

Yesterday's downtown Tucson wedding was stunning! Walter and Heather are the sweetest couple, with the best bridal party, and nicest families! It was an honor witnessing your Chinese Tea Ceremony and celebrating your marriage. Thank you for having me document your day. Congrats!

XO

Venue: Z Mansion
Florist: Evergreen Flowers
Hair and Makeup: Heather Van Houten Makeup & Hair
Bridal Gown: Galina from David's Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal
Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse
Bakery: Ambrosia Cakes
Caterer: Fresco Pizzeria
Assistant: Maddie Begley

02/07/2019

The Gawnes

It feels like winter again in Tucson today after a brief week of spring-like weather so here’s one of our hot winter couples to warm up your day! 🔥 ❄️ 🔥

02/06/2019

Get out of the cold and come take a tour and meet with vendors at the Z Mansion's weekly Wednesday Wedding Fair tonight from 5-8pm. See you there!

01/31/2019

Z Mansion

01/31/2019

Z Mansion's cover photo

01/05/2019

Congratulations!!

This beautiful lady got married today! 😍 Dress-

12/11/2018

Truly gorgeous.

12/07/2018

A fairytale wedding, indeed!

These two were straight out of a fairytale. 💕❤️ @ Tucson Downtown

12/02/2018

Beautiful!

12/02/2018

Love.

11/30/2018

The Gawnes

Our sweet Halloween couple who met while living on Maui got us all obsessed with coffee! ❤️☕️ @ Tucson Downtown

11/17/2018

Another amazing album from The Gawnes!

11/12/2018

Sunsets!

Six more weddings left for the year and it’s been an awesome one! Happy Veterans Day! ❤️🍾 @ Z Mansion

11/07/2018

Great job everyone!

Halloween Party was a success ! This are just some of the pictures taken during the event. Let us know if you want us to add a picture to the album.

10/23/2018

Gorgeous!

A sneak peek from Kathryn and Zack's wedding at Z Mansion!
Makeup: Minkus Makeup

10/22/2018

Sunsets ...

10/22/2018

Magical.

10/06/2018

Fresco’s House-made Meats Continue to Steal the Show

Congrats to the Z Mansion caterers on this awesome write up! Check out their restaurant, Fresco!

While creating the menu, Mat Cable went above and beyond the average pizza-shop classics. He chose to incorporate wholesome salads, calzones, parmesan-style oven-baked subs, and a mountain of pastas in addition to the pizza.