David Zapatka Friend Marty Minnich and I were discussing the coronavirus pandemic when he closed his email with this statement, “I hope you and I will see each other fairly soon on the other side of all this tsuris.” Marty loves words so he threw in “tsuris” at the end of his message. He’s a fellow “verbivore.”…
June 2020
Sports, June 2020
Cottonwood Men’s Tennis—Summer League 2020
Penny Petersen The bravest guys in the Cottonwood Tennis Club are those participating in the Thursday Summer League. While most other players are leaving for their summer homes or traveling to get away from the heat, these guys play all summer long at 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Temperatures are often above 90 degrees by the…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
Annabella Margaret Daniels Annabella was an independent little six-year-old girl. There was not a thing that this little girl did not miss and her exploration sometimes got her in trouble. Her mother at times felt she was a handful. Nevertheless, she loved her child. It was nice for Annabella that her grandmother was just two…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear The Sisterhood Board of Directors had a virtual meeting recently to plan for many interesting activities in the fall. Our annual membership luncheon is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 15. We will combine the event with a baby shower for the Maternity Outreach for Moms Program. Veterans First has partnered with the Phoenix VA…
Sports, June 2020
SLLGA Results
Judy Wegener The days are heating up, and social distancing is the new norm. Golf is considered essential outdoor recreation, so the ladies league plays on! April 7: 2 Low Nets: 1st Judy Wegener, Judy Bray, Unni Foster, and Betty Peer; 2nd Lynda Smith, Betty Ulrich, Judy Mical, and Cathy LaMothe; 3rd (tie) Penny Nowicki,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
PCE Grant to Christine Walters
Linda Reber P.E.O. Chapter EN of Sun Lakes was pleased to present a check to Christine Walters while “socially distancing!” Christine is a valuable member of our community here. She is currently working a part-time job, as well as volunteering in our area while she is working on her nursing degree. The Program for Continuing…
Generals, June 2020
Card Making Class Notice
Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during the class session which begins at 9:30 a.m. The class is limited to…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
VFW Post 8053 Auxiliary News
Karen Shaffer Memorial Day, May 30, was a solemn occasion to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. The auxiliary serves our veterans and military people in many ways. They are always in our hearts, not only on Memorial Day. The Department of Arizona VFW Auxiliary Pin Points information reminds…
Generals, June 2020
Staying Engaged While Socially Distancing
Jessica Dingman, Marketing Manager At Renaissance, our goal is to foster a community of physical and mental well-being for our residents—today and every day. Even during times of social distancing, we are providing residents with opportunities to participate in engaging activities to stay connected. Our incredible activities team has been adapting the activities schedule to…
Sports, June 2020
April PVLGA Results
Christine Lecoutre Pandemic or heat wave could not deter our PVLGA lady golfers. Val Verbeck even had a hole-in-one on number 6. Congratulations, Val! Of course, the bar was closed, so we will have to wait to celebrate properly. The President’s Cup was played as planned on April 21 and 28. The results follow, as…