David Zapatka Perspicacious – per·spi·ca·cious, /pərspəˈkāSHəs/ Adjective – 1. Having a ready insight into and understanding of things. 2. Of acute mental vision or discernment, keen. 3. Having or showing an ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious. Perspicaciously – adverb. Perspicaciousness, perspicacity – noun. First known use 1548 from Latin perspicācitās (“discernment”), from Latin perspicax (“sharp-sighted”), from perspiciō (“look…
February 2018
Generals, February 2018
Sun Lakes Country Club
Happenings at the Sun Lakes Country Club Library Sharon Lavender Hasn’t 2018 been wonderful? We have had above-average temperatures most days. Those who love reading still find the time to enjoy a good book. The Sunday Arizona Republic publishes two lists of the best-sellers. You will find many of these books in our library. Check the…
Generals, February 2018
Sun Lakes Community Theatre sound demonstration
Dave Stevens On Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cottonwood Saguaro Room, the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) will conduct a demonstration of the theater’s sound equipment. Both SLCT and Cottonwood Palo Verde Country Clubs have upgraded their sound systems to state-of-the-art digital systems. Are you curious how our sound system works…
Generals, February 2018
Oasis of Grace is moving
JoAnne Nibbelink We are pleased to announce that Oasis of Grace is moving. The location of the new worship center will be in Riggs Landing, 950 E. Riggs Road, Suite 8, Chandler, AZ 85224. The new worship center will be very easy to find. It is across from Fry’s grocery store, behind Donutland and…
Generals, February 2018
Local Rotary Club boosts hopes of valley veterans
Stan Kaufman San Tan Crown Rotary Club announces it is ready to “rock ‘n’ roll” with its third annual “Hooked on Healing Veterans” motorcycle ride. Saturday, February 24, 2018, will see over 125 enthusiastic riders and passengers come out to support our wounded and homeless veterans being served by Phoenix Project Healing Waters and Fans…
Sports, February 2018
IMGA news and events
Bruce McCorkle Message from Ross Buckendahl – Head Golf Course Superintendent Starting on or about January 12 and for approximately 60 days, the tee boxes on hole #1 at Ironwood will be moved up to about 150-190 yards from the front of the green. Cart traffic will be diverted to the right side of…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Agave Quilters welcome Quiltworx instructor
Barb Brandt Kelly Grant will be the featured program at the Agave Quilters Guild meeting on February 7. After discovering and creating her first quilt using the unique foundation paper piecing technique of Judy Neimeyer and taking classes from Judy herself, Kelly completed training to become a Quiltworx Certified Instructor in 2014. Kelly will…
Generals, February 2018
Shop till you drop event
Rose Pachura The Calle Rose Traveling Boutique is coming to the SunBird Country Club ballroom on April 12, 2018, for “Shop till you Drop,” sponsored by the Community Chit & Chat Group and open to the public. Come join us for fun with breakfast, shopping and door prizes. Shop from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Sun Lakes Garden Club
Pauline Lee On February 20, Master Gardener Lee Ann Aronson will present “Gardening for Seniors” at the monthly meeting. Using special gardening techniques for seniors, Lee Ann will discuss how to use containers and raised beds to create an “Instant Garden.” These techniques mean little lifting, no weeding and no tilling; it’s easy on the…
Generals, February 2018
Mardi Gras Nite offers fun at Sun Lakes
Sarah Auffret An evening of fun, good food and music is in store for Sun Lakes residents when Assistance League of East Valley presents their Mardi Gras Nite fundraiser on Saturday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m. at Oakwood Country Club at IronOaks, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., in Sun Lakes. The ballroom will come alive with…