Mike Swoverland Do you enjoy taking day trips but hate the hassle of driving to get to your destination? Do you enjoy the beauty of our state and would like to find a way to see the wonders of our state hassle-free with other Sun Lakes residents who share your passion? The Day Trippers may…
Category: September 2024
September 2024, Features
Agave Quilters Guild
Mary La Tourelle Yes, fall is approaching, and on Wednesday, Sept. 4, the Agave Quilters Guild will kick off our new season. The meeting will be held in the Navajo Room at Sun Lakes Country Club at 1 p.m. All people interested in quilting are invited to attend. There’s sure to be lots of summer…
Clubs & Classes, September 2024
Demystifying Dementia: Learn the Basics About Dementia at Dementia Friendly Info Class in September at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Since Sun Lakes became a Dementia Friendly Community, hundreds of Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. Join us in September to better understand dementia and learn how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it or those caregiving for a spouse or loved one. There are still many neighbors…
September 2024, Clubs & Classes
Daughters of the American Revolution
Jean Milberger The Gila Butte Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will be starting their 2024-25 year on Sept. 18 with a breakfast/brunch in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. The chapter will be celebrating Constitution Week, the induction of new members, welcoming transfer members, and reinstatement of former…
September 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Artists Club Welcomes Fall
Sue Sindelar As September slowly introduces us to our eagerly awaited cooler fall weather, we embrace the return of outdoor activities, like a trip to the Farmers Markets here in our community and in our neighborhoods close by. Painting is one way to express our feelings of gratitude and recreate on canvas that which we…
September 2024, Features
In Passing – September 2024
Georgena (Gigi) Anderson Georgena (Gigi) Anderson left this life on June 5, 2024 (age 98). Gigi was raised in North Platte, Neb. She started dancing at age 9. Dancing would become a major part of her life. She graduated with honors and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. After the war, she married and opened…
September 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Equipoise
David Zapatka While attending the Theosophical Society Convention in Wheaton, Ill., this summer, I saw one of the presenters use the word “equipoise” in his presentation. The usage of the word described a relationship balance between two philosophical thoughts. Equipoise—equi·poise noun 1. A state of equilibrium 2. Counterbalance 3. Balance of forces or interests verb…
September 2024, Features
Another Milestone Birthday
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt My birthdays are always special and have been spectacular. Thanks to my wonderful and special husband John. Many friends and family participated, celebrated, and always shared my birthdays. I didn’t feel different on Sept. 25 than previous days. Now, this year and month has arrived bringing in my 84th year. I am…
Features, September 2024
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Do you want to have an updated kitchen in time for the holidays? It can transform how you live and how you and others experience your home! This is how to develop knowing what you want and need so that an experienced professional can do your custom design, help with selections, and can…
September 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Opportunities to Grow Your Career or Business at Phoenix Airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is not only a vital part of the State’s economy, but it’s an award-winning airport to work for and do business. Phoenix Sky Harbor, America’s Friendliest Airport®, recently received the Airport of the Year Award from the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) at the 39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity…