Mary Kenny This year, fall classes at New Adventures started in late September, and extended into December. Classes continue to be offered online via Zoom. October classes are almost over, but it’s not too late to register for our 13 classes in November and December. If you are new to New Adventures in Learning, here…
Helen Daley The Arizona Classic Jazz Festival is taking place Nov. 5 through 8. It will be the first live jazz festival event since March. All the festivities take place at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort, a co-sponsor of the event. The festival opens at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, with “Big” B.A.D.…
Ginger Dolberg Many is the time we’ve heard people say I would rather give a “dollar” than bake today. And so we are asking you to help more or less To make our Bakeless Cookie Walk a big success. We’ve thought of a plan that’s really grand, And feel quite sure you’ll understand. In an…
William Becker Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) is presenting Laughter Is the Best Medicine, three hilarious one-act plays about people in a sunny, southwest senior community: Naked Man on the Couch, Hot Pursuit, and Mother’s Day, behind Oakwood Country Club, outside on the grass at the wedding venue. Precautions are being taken: theater-goers will be…
Michael Berry The spirits of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the Clanton Brothers live on in the authentic Old West town of Tombstone, Ariz., home of Boothill Graveyard, the Birdcage Theatre, and the O.K. Corral. Your Sun Lakes Rangers recently walked the historic wooden boardwalks along the dusty main drag in support of the Tombstone…
Bobbie Reed The end-of-year holidays are occasions for sending greetings to friends and family. Crystal Cards has Thanksgiving and Christmas cards among their selections. Of course, there are birthday, get well, thinking of you, and many other special cards. You can now choose the cards you want in the comfort and safety of your own…
Diane Hitt The Art at the Lakes Committee is postponing and moving the March 2021 Art at the Lakes Show to October 2021, to avoid the possible transmission of COVID-19. Watch the Splash early next year for a new date for Art at the Lakes 2021. Artists new to the show will also see how to…
The Third Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Musicale featuring singer Jesse Washington, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 22, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 virus. This successful event was set for the IronOaks Ballroom in Sun Lakes, Ariz., and would also have included special guest pianist, Elaine Freisen. A pending 2021 date is being planned. For additional information…
Bette Hargrave Dear friends and patrons: The COVID-19 virus shutdown of the library sent most of your volunteers into quarantine for their safety and health. A few brave volunteers have been working through to try to keep your library safe and functioning. They are board members Doreen Taylor, head librarian; Pat Weitzel, assistant librarian; Mary…
Erin Fjell, Sales and Marketing Director Home maintenance, meal planning, cooking, managing multiple monthly bills—these are among the many obstacles seniors face every day here in Sun Lakes. But at Renaissance, our residents have found the solution—all-inclusive resort-style living. Renaissance residents experience worry-free, luxury living from the second they move in. Independent Living offers six…