A conversation about black dogs occurred at the last adoption event which sparked my interest to know more as to why no one expressed interest in the wonderful black dogs that were present. With a little internet research I found some interesting information about ‘Invisible Black Dog Syndrome’ as it is referred to. Shelters across…
Category: December 2014
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Sun Lakes Dance Party at Oakwood
Mark O’Neill Sun Lakes Dance Party at Oakwood meets monthly from November to March on a Wednesday evening. Group dance lesson begins at 6:30 p.m. Open dance is from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Casual dress. The Dance Party is open to all the Sun Lakes community and others. Guests and newcomers are welcome. There will be door…
Sports, December 2014
October MOGA news
Charley Akin Another Ace! Tom Wheaton holed his tee shot on Lakes No. 6 during MOGA competition on October 2. Congratulations, Tom. With the Oakwood golf course closed for overseeding for three weeks during October, MOGA played only two events. During that period, the MOGA Board of Directors and Committees took advantage of the break…
Generals, December 2014
Doo Wop 6, Reunion tickets—on sale December 5 in the Oakwood Ballroom
The excitement is building. The actors are ready. The curtains will be rising soon. And we know you are sure to have fun as you enjoy the adventures of Josie, Buffy, King and the entire cast while you discover what the years have brought together. Or did they? Reunions can be such fun and this…
Generals, December 2014
All That Jazz! celebrates with song
There is no doubt about it, All That Jazz! believes that no celebration is complete without song! Each member of this quartet has a strong background in music and performance. With a repertoire that includes traditional selections, popular tunes and holiday melodies, All That Jazz! is looking to add a musical lift to your luncheon,…
December 2014
30th annual Bradshaw Tournament in Cottonwood was a hit!
Susie Welker The weather was perfect, the balls were flying and many spectators were clapping and cheering during all seven days of the Bradshaw Tennis Tournament from November 2 through November 8 at the Cottonwood tennis courts. The courts were in constant use as 160 players competed in 132 matches during the 30th Bradshaw Tournament.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Bridge Results – December 2014
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Alan Behr The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club games are now held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church. 23914 S. Alma School Road. Open games are held on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. There are no more Saturday afternoon games.…
Generals, December 2014
Armand and Angelina, Love and Music
Have you ever heard of P’opera? That is what this beautiful couple, Armand and Angelina, have produced and what they will be performing for us on Thursday, December 11 from 2:00-3:15 p.m. in Room A-9, the Phoenix room, at Cottonwood. Prepare for a magical, once in a lifetime experience of love and music. Armand and…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Writers’ Page – December 2014
The group meets every Tuesday at 1pm in room A8 in Cottonwood. Santa for Real Joe Schwab On a cold December day a few years back, my Wife and I bundled up, loaded the car with presents and headed over the river and through the woods to the town of Bend. We were going to…
Features, December 2014
Oakwood resident publishes fourth book
Mel Weiser, playwright, novelist, theater producer and director, and nine-year resident of Oakwood in Sun Lakes, has just published his fourth book, On 174th Street: The World of Willie Mittleman, available on Amazon.com and Kindle. His previously-published books include The Trespasser (Avon Books), Within the Web (Dell), and Nick Nolte – Caught in the Act (Momentum Books), which…