Debi Loofburrow At our April 5 meeting 50 quilts were shared by our members for an Antique Quilt old-fashioned bed turning. So many wonderful stories of quilts being handed down from generation to generation were shared. Many of these gems were “well-loved,” some had very little binding, and several had holes in them, but they…
D. Rovers It is really no surprise that some dogs attack their meals as though they have not eaten in days and may never eat again. However, dogs who down their dinners in the blink of an eye are more likely to create problems for themselves than those who eat at a more leisurely pace.…
Susan Ori The annual Cottonwood Palo Verde NIT pickleball tournament was enjoyed by many in March. A raffle and silent auction were conducted, with many incredible contributions from members and local businesses. The event raised a sizable amount of money, of which $2,500 was donated to the Neighbors Who Care program. Charlotte Nichols and Sue…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The Men’s IronOaks Nine Hole Golf Association held its 2023 Fundraiser and Awards Luncheon at the Oakwood clubhouse on March 1. League President Ed Anderson called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. This meeting has two purposes. The first purpose is to honor the winners of our two annual tournaments and…
Jan Bobbett We all have our own ways of selecting our fiction reads. Maybe the easiest way is to make selections based on our favorite authors. If an author treated us well once or twice, maybe we’ll have good luck with another book by the same writer. That’s one obvious selection method, and it often…
Dr. Honora Norton Catholic Parishes and Social Justice/Social Action Ministries Key to being a practicing Catholic is being a parishioner. Parishioners through parish social justice/social action ministries assist fellow parishioners in need and those within/outside the parish community. Within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Ariz., the following nonprofit agencies support parishes: Catholic Charities Community…
Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book, Danger in the Desert, available on Amazon. In this story, sometimes reflected in real life, a man becomes obsessed with a woman, and his actions turn her life upside down. Desperate to stay safe, she embarks on a mission to learn how…
On April 1 the Valley of the Sun Queen’s Council hosted a 25th Birthday Party for the Red Hat Society (RHS). One hundred twenty-five ladies from Sun Lakes and the Valley attended, dressed in their Red and Purple Hat regalia, filling the Oakwood Country Club ballroom with red and purple colors. What a beautiful sight—so…
Ellen Brittingham Sew-N-Sews members have been busy working on charity items for pets and for children, as well as meeting in groups to learn new sewing projects and generally enjoying the company of each other. Our scheduled days in the Sewing Room at the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood are usually filled with members…
Helen Daley The Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS) will be celebrating Cheryl Thurston’s birthday on Sunday, May 21, in the San Tan Room at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix – Chandler Golf Resort in Downtown Chandler from 1 to 4 p.m. This celebration has become a yearly tradition for ACJS. It is a pleasure to honor…