Helen Daley The Wildcat Jazz Band is a first-class Traditional Jazz band. They will be entertaining for the Arizona Classic Jazz Society on March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Downtown Chandler. The show is open to the public, and tickets will be available…
You may recall seeing Kate on stage in one of the three plays she’s been in during the last two and a half years. Or you may have seen her in a performance of The ImproVables. Since arriving in Sun Lakes in September of 2020, Kate jumped right into Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) activities.…
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch, based in Sun Lakes, just returned from the Wuertz Gourd Festival and annual Arizona Gourd competition with quite a few winning ribbons. Our winning artists this year are Thelma Edwards, Evelyn Hanley-Bacon, Pattie Langton, Sally Lewis, Karen Lindgren, and Barb Sego. In addition, our Grand Masters Vicki McKenna and Julie…
Gwen Grace That’s a ring-necked duck? Did someone not see the white ring on the beak? It’s actually named for its chestnut collar, but it’s seldom seen. The distinctive white ring on the beak, yellow eye, and iridescent purple head make for easy identification. These medium-sized ducks have now arrived on lakes in Sun Lakes…
Beverly Ann Abrutz Beverly Ann Abrutz, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, she is survived by Joe, her loving husband of 71 years; son Joe Jr. (Debbie) of Cameron, Mo.; daughter Kimberly (Ben) Brooke of Ferndale, Wash.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She and her husband met…
Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team opened their 2023 season on Jan. 4. The Sluggers play in the Valley of the Sun League, along with eight other teams throughout the Southeast Valley. The Sluggers February and March schedule follows: Wednesday, Feb. 1, vs. Valle Del Oro at the Field of Dreams Monday, Feb.…