David Zapatka While reading The Metaphysics of Ping Pong by Guido Mina Di Sospiro recently, I ran across this long sentence, “…I certainly didn’t suspect a number of things: that I’d be soundly beaten by my teenage son; that shortly thereafter I’d become obsessed with table tennis; that my obsession would fuel a grueling initiation…
Category: April 2023
Features, April 2023
My Turn: ‘50th Reunion’
Brian Curry I like going to my high school reunions. In my case, the Patchogue-Medford Class of 1973 in New York. I’ve made it to every one of them and then some. Well, that’s not exactly true. For my 20th, I only made it to the “Icebreaker” on account of some personal issues, but I…
Features, April 2023
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook This may be a good year for some energy efficiency upgrade home remodeling! The Inflation Reduction Act has created energy efficiency rebates for those with moderate or lower income, and tax credits for those above median incomes for all kinds of home upgrades. For those whose income is 80% or less than the…
Features, April 2023
Practical Purging Tips
Kim Kubsch Are you busy decluttering documents as you prepare your income tax return? Or trying to find time for spring cleaning? Or maybe feeling your countertops, dressers, and flat surfaces are cluttered? These practical purging practices may ease some stress. Concerned about protecting your identity? You should be! To avoid constantly tearing off your…
Generals, April 2023
Recycled Treasure Donations Needed for the Women’s Association of Sun Lakes
Spring cleaning? We are in need of small household items to be donated to the Women’s Association of Sun Lakes. Your donations will benefit all Sun Lakes community residents. Donations can be dropped off at Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 South Sun Lakes Blvd. Please contact Becky Hodge at 928-978-4204 to arrange for drop-off. The…
Generals, April 2023
Community Services Seminar at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Joan Loose Sun Lakes United Methodist Church at 9248 E. Riggs Road will host an information seminar centered around services available to the Sun Lakes community on Wednesday, April 12, at 9 a.m. in Lindsay Hall. In this two-hour session, Steve Dabbs, a certified Medicare specialist and accredited claims agent by the Department of Veterans…
Generals, April 2023
Save the Date: Garage Sale Benefiting Women’s Association
The Sun Lakes Women’s Association is having a Garage Sale on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the east parking lot of the Sun Lakes Country Club, at 25601 South Sun Lakes Blvd., in Sun Lakes.
Generals, April 2023
Red Cross Blood Drive April 15
The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Posse Building, 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. Visit www.sunlakesposse.org for more information and to make an appointment.
Generals, April 2023
Second (Indianhead) Division Association, Inc. Reunion
The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and our 100th annual reunion in Colorado Springs, Colo., from Sept. 20-24, 2023, visit www.2ida.org/product/reunion/10 or send an email to [email protected] or call Mike Davino at 919-356-5692.
Generals, April 2023
‘Tuesday Nights Together’ in April
Cathy Smoot Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from lively and entertaining to serious and informing. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m., with the presentation starting at 5:30 p.m.…