Traveling in the Stans of Former Soviet Russia

Kay Davis Kay Wilke is a traveler and spent several weeks last summer in five of the Stans of the former Soviet Union. She has graciously offered to give us a slide show presentation, sharing some of her experiences there, focusing on the daily life of the people. You will see the pristine city of…

Lady Sluggers Are Ready for 2020 Season

Cheryl Loyd (front), Chrissy Connors (back left), and Cyndy Hilby (back right) are shown at a recent practice, getting ready for the upcoming season. (Photo by Strike A Pose Studios)

Larry Wolfe The Sun Lakes Lady Sluggers senior softball team opens its 2020 season with an away game at Valle Del Oro on Monday, Jan. 6. The first home game at the Field of Dreams is at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 8, versus View Point. The Sluggers play in the 10-team Valley of the Sun…

Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot Card Group

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The Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group, which meets on Thursday afternoon, gathered recently for their seventh annual fall potluck at Sisk Park in Palo Verde. Enjoying the perfect weather and good food are seated (left to right): Joyce Johnson, Karen Ryan, Shirley Hutchings, Dalia Cohen, Marci Lingle, Patty Assante, Kathi Bobek, and…

A Time for New Beginnings

Linda Gercken January 2020 — the beginning of a new year and a new decade. For many, it is symbolically a time for new beginnings. But if you are grieving the death of a loved one, you may fail to see the luster of new beginnings. For you, this is a time of remembering the…

Oakwood Artists League

Diane Hitt 2019 has been a good year for the Oakwood Artists League (OAL). We’ve had professional artist workshops and members of our group gave “new idea” workshops. Many enjoyed our art show in the arts and crafts courtyard during the 2019 IronOaks Open House. We have 30 members. We welcomed four new members in…

New Beginnings—A Walk with Reiki in 2020

Lois Valleau What do you focus on at the beginning of a new year? Some of us create New Year’s resolutions, and some of us search out ways to improve our body, our mind, or even our attitude. It is certainly an opportunity to ponder what is working well and what might work better in…