Should You Fib or Just Keep it to Yourself? Lee Murray The answer to that question lies in the eyes of the beholder and who is the teller of the untruth versus the recipient. One of the most common fibs told by husbands everywhere in response to their wives who present in new clothing they…
Category: August 2023
Features, August 2023
Maroon and Gold tradition for the Henderson Family
Mike and Nancy Henderson of Palo Verde will have three of their grandsons attending Arizona State University this fall, with a fourth grandson joining his cousins at ASU in January. They are each following in the footsteps of their fathers who are all ASU alumni. Benjamin Chappell is majoring in music education, Jacob Chappell will…
Generals, August 2023
Trips & Tours
Tours Departing Regularly: Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs second Monday every month Price: $1,950 pp/double; $2,199 pp/single Airfare is additional. Grand Canyon South Rim Day Tour Small Group Departs first Thursday of every month Price: $225 per person Grand Tetons & Yellowstone Departs second Sunday every month (May through October) 8 Days |…
Generals, August 2023
Neighbors Who Care: Summer Speaker Series
Robson Reserve was the perfect host for this summer’s Neighbors Who Care Aging Made Easier Summer Speaker Series on Thursdays in June. Thanks to knowledgeable speakers from VeteranImprovedPension.com, Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix ER, and Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery speaking on a variety of important topics such as Extended Care Planning and Living…
August 2023, Sports
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League
Reggie Wegman Remember the mornings we were all complaining how cold it was? We had long pants on, hats, gloves, and scarves. Burr, it’s too cold for Arizona—hot coffee and cocoa in our drink jugs. Those days are gone for a few months, but they will be back. We now trudge along with jugs full…
Generals, August 2023
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’
Gwen E. Grace The current popularity of the movie and book titled Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens, has made many of us aware of crawdads. Well, they are here in Sun Lakes and in our Arizona lakes. When the lake water is down, creating muddy edges near the rocks, both the Green Herons…
Front Page, August 2023
Rock Club Member Spotlight: William Elmer Ranney
This month’s Member Spotlight is on William Elmer Ranney, whom we call “Bill” and who turned 90 this year. Bill wasn’t very busy until he and wife Cathy started selling all the jewelry, earrings, pendants, and necklaces that he makes in the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club. It all started back in Bloomington,…
August 2023, Sports
Water Aerobics
Phase 1 Water Aerobics are in full swing! Arizona heat is here, and there’s no better way to exercise and stay cool than in the water!
Generals, August 2023
The Library Corner at SLCC
More Ways to Enjoy Your Book Jan Bobbett One sizable area of our library is dedicated to large-print books (LPs), which many of our customers appreciate. Newer LPs are in the locked Best Sellers cabinet, along with other best sellers. A librarian can help you borrow these best sellers (Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Rotary Club August 2023
Rotary Club Honors Members at End of 2022-23 Rotary Year Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) recently honored various RCSL Rotarians for their exceptional service to the club and community from July 1, 2022, to the present day. RCSL Club President Stephen Phair presented the following awards: •…