November 2020

Sun Lakes Cottonwood Palo Verde

Message from the President Roger Beagle Welcome to fall in beautiful Sun Lakes, Arizona! Enjoy the warm sunshine and visit with friends who have been gone during the summer. For those residents still away, safe travels. Here are some community updates: It is my pleasure to announce the repurposing of a portion of the old…

Other Card Results

Sun Lakes First Wednesday Fun Bridge Group No news isn’t good news. The number of new COVID-19 cases on a weekly basis in Maricopa County is definitely going back up. We wish you a sane, safe, and spooky Halloween, and will talk to you again next month. Tuesday Cribbage 9/15. 1st Stan Wengrzyn 8-39, 2nd…

Men’s Oakwood Golf Association

Dan Bogaard We have turned the page on a calendar to November, which brings cooler temperatures, a reseeded golf course, and the anticipation of the holiday season. At the end of the holiday season, we will begin a new year, 2021, and say goodbye to 2020. I think we can all agree that saying goodbye…

SLLGA Playday Results

Judy Wegener September arrived, and still no relief from the heat. Phoenix broke records with its 50 days of over 110 degrees in a row. Looking forward to cooler days in October. Fingers crossed. 9/01/20: Who’s Your Caddy Flight 1: 1st Karen Kolis, 2nd (tie) Penny Nowicki, Debra Emerick, and Karen Brown; Flight 2: 1st…

Reiki for All of Life

Lois Valleau Reiki is a healing art that is centuries old. The ki within it is the very life force energy that is within every living thing. Those of us who embrace Reiki know that this energy brings balance and harmony to oneself and others. Reiki balances our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual selves. It’s…

Sun Lakes Writers’ Group

Farewell, Our Friend Barbara Shwartz, Moderator for Sun Lakes Writers Group Bill Finerman was a cherished member of our Tuesday writers group family. He was with us for several years, took a few years’ hiatus, and rejoined us recently. Bill passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, quietly and in his sleep. He was 91 years…

Energy and Functional Yoga November Schedule

Paullene Caraher Classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Morning: Monday and Wednesday, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Afternoon: Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 5:15 p.m. At this writing (Oct. 10), only SunBird residents are permitted to attend group classes but both SunBird and Sun Lakes residents may attend individual classes. So,…

Golden Goalies: My Favorite Things

Jan B. Here are a few of my favorite things: – Getting in touch with old friends. Here’s to friends all over the west. – Getting in touch with newer friends. November birthday greetings to Trudy and Debbie, and December greetings to Jeri, Wendy, Jo, and Mary. – Eating watermelon that’s ripe, juicy, and full…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to think of family gatherings and assess if our home serves our needs for now and the future as we age. It used to be questions, such as can someone with a walker or in a stroller or wheelchair have easy access? Now that we have experienced a pandemic,…