Sandi Bargioni and Judy Gahide, Co-Sponsors/Hosts Carmen Miranda, the Brazilian samba singer, dancer and film star from the 1930 to 1950 era, and her little Mini Me Yorkie made a guest appearance at this year’s Pet Party. Their signature fruit hats were exceptionally clever and colorful. The crowd enthusiastically applauded their win, and we feel…
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Generals, December 2018
Medicare open enrollment period ends December 7
Medicare Open Enrollment period is October 15 through December 7. Medicare, Medicaid and related benefit information: Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”, Supplemental (Medigap)…
Generals, December 2018
Michigan Party planning underway
Time to start planning for the Michigan Party on March 1, 2019, in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. The annual event is a great time for all Michiganders, along with friends of Michiganders, to get acquainted. Mark your calendars for another great party. If you want to volunteer to serve on a committee, please…
Generals, December 2018
Risen Savior Community Christmas Concert set for December 16
Sunday, Dec. 16th 2:30 pm & 4:30 pm If you attended one of the two standing-room-only performances last year, you know that this was not your average Christmas Concert. Instead, it was a fun-filled, hour-long celebration of Christmas highlighted by solo performances from a gifted cast of musicians, who also accompanied the audiences in…
Generals, December 2018
Spice up your holidays with a little jazz
Helen Daley Many of you missed an absolutely fantastic event on the first weekend of November. Please don’t miss the December jazz party. The Arizona Classic Jazz Society will present Dan Reed’s Dixieland Hotshots on Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort in Chandler. The annual…
Generals, December 2018
December at the Ed Robson Library
Please join us for the following programs in December! Tuesday, December 4, at 1:00 p.m.: The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction* In 1904, a group of nuns brought 40 young children from New York to Arizona for adoption by pre-arranged “Spanish” parents. Because of a dispute with the arrangement, this little-known incident went all the…
Generals, December 2018
Sun Lakes Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Message from the president Anne Montgomery I want to commend Common Areas Manager Pat Lynch for formulating a comprehensive, eco-friendly and long-range plan to mitigate the weed and Golden Algae issues in some of our lakes, and General Manager Steve Nolan for its immediate implementation. We all need to understand that this is a…
Religion, December 2018
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve Service at Community Church of SunBird is again in the planning stages for 2018. This year’s service, as asked by attendees of previous services, is again beginning at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5:45 p.m. What a beautiful way to celebrate this holy time with friends and family opening the door…
Religion, December 2018
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation prepares for Hanukkah
Doris Codkind, Publicity December promises to be a very interesting and entertaining month for our congregation. Who cannot get excited about Hanukkah which begins at sundown on December 2. Young and old alike look forward to this happy holiday. Something is new in the Adult Education area. We are starting a Shabbat Film Salon series…