Kathleen Ismael Touch is a basic human need. Studies have shown that infants who receive minimal care and seldom experience touch in early months will experience emotional and behavioral impact. Most people know that human touch and interaction is necessary for health and healing. Each organ and system in the body is influenced by a…
Category: June 2022
Front Page, June 2022
Crystal Cards Donations Top $65,000
Bobbie Reed The Crystal Card Project has donated more than $65,000 to My Sister’s Place since the project began in 2016. This money has been used to help families escaping domestic violence. The needs for these families are sometimes unimaginable. They typically leave with few or no possessions. Their abuser often holds their birth certificates,…
Features, June 2022
Happy Birthday, Sharon
Sharon Gale celebrated her birthday a couple of years late! Her 80th birthday was celebrated with a bunch of friends, starting on a party bus stocked with many fine libations! What fun was had driving to the luncheon location singing the tunes from Mamma Mia! Yes, that’s right, “Here We Go Again.” My oh my,…
Features, June 2022
Word of the Month: Capo
David Zapatka While listening to the Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks tune, “I Have a Capo on my Brain,” last night, I thought, how could a “capo” be on a brain, and secondly, haven’t I heard this word used in another context? The movie The Godfather came to mind. This sparked research into this word.…
Sports, June 2022
Lady Sluggers Honored at Tourney
Larry Wolfe Six members of the Lady Sluggers senior softball team were honored at the annual Spring Tournament and Cook-Out. Award certificates for the top five hitters were presented by Sun Lakes Senior Softball Association (SLSSA) President Doug Warwick to the following: Batting champ: Sharon Bergen (.795), Frankie DeMouth (second at .704), Sue Rodke (third…
Generals, June 2022
Vaccinations and Your Pet
Everyone is asking about the new research on vaccinations, so we are sharing what the experts are saying. So, just how long do your pet’s vaccinations last? Definitely longer than a year! We all want our pets protected from life-threatening diseases, but did you know your pet may be carrying enough protection from their puppy…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Sun Lakes Chorale: Summer Break and Fall New Members
Yvonne Orlich After a fine and well-received Spring Concert on March 17, the Sun Lakes Chorale had only one more order of business before taking a summer break. That business was our annual meeting, which was held on April 4. The meeting afforded some of our newer members the opportunity to express their feelings about…
Generals, June 2022
The Perfect Place Has Grand Reopening
Rose Saunders The Perfect Place celebrated a grand reopening on Friday, April 22. The adult day center merged with Oakwood Creative Care in January of this year. The merger gave us the opportunity to expand our program and offer additional resources to the families we serve. Individuals and families in the Sun Lakes and Chandler…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Havurah Chai Jewish Singles in Sun Lakes—Always Looking for Friends to Join Us!
Goodbye May. It’s a new month with new hope and a new spirit. Hello June! What does June mean to you? June is the month of freshness, joy, happiness, wishes, and desire. There are numerous reasons to celebrate June. One of those reasons is that Havurah Chai stays active with events and lunches for the…
Features, June 2022
Service with a Smile … for Over 28 Years!
Cottonwood Country Club waitress Laura Fogle just celebrated her 28th anniversary with the Cottonwood Country Club. Laura has been fantastic with all her Sun Lakes customers through the years. This month she was named “Server of the Month” by NBC News 12, where film crews caught Laura and surprised her with a check for $2,000. (Photo…