Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Ran across a statement by Mahatma Gandhi which seemed appropriate to remember and think about in all the tragic events, tensions, wars of the present, and questions regarding the future. “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have always been tyrants,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Looking Forward to a Healthy New Year
Harry Huckemeyer The Short Line Model Railroad Club welcomes all who have followed our activities and events over the years, and we are looking forward to a busy agenda that will be leading us all to an exciting and challenging time during this new year. For starters, not too far from the Sun Lakes area…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Agave Quilters Announce Challenge Winners
Debi Loofburrow The Agavé Quilters Guild met on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. in the Navajo Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. After a brief business update, members shared their recent projects, and winners of the President’s Challenge were announced. Thanks to all who entered the contest and special congratulations to our winners! Swan…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Start the New Year on the Dance Floor
Mary Lou Kaye Hello and Happy New Year! Are you looking to start the new year on the dance floor? Welcome to Basic Social Dance! In our classes at Basic Social Dance, memorization is minimized. We focus primarily on the music being played and our connection with our partner. It’s dancing reduced to its simplest…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Twinkle Toes and Neuropathy
Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks The body’s nervous system is made up of two parts: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) occurs when nerves are damaged or destroyed and can’t send messages from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles, skin, and other parts of the body. Peripheral…
Sports, February 2022
IMGA Golfer of the Month for February 2022: Jim Martin
Jim was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisc. His father was the superintendent of a shipyard that built LSTs, tankers, and other small ships during World War II. His mother stayed at home, busy raising nine children. As the family grew up, she became a successful Avon lady. Jim’s family lived just across the street from…
Sports, February 2022
Sun Lakes Tennis Club Looking for New Players
Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club is busy and looking for you. We play every Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the courts. To sign up, go to the website or contact (for Mondays) Ralph Howland at 760-567-9840 or Ed Campion at 480-495-0500. For Wednesdays, contact Tony Horn at anthony.t.horn@hotmail.com. The new start…
Generals, February 2022
Crystal Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to all the nominees and a heartfelt thank you for all you do to improve our community. We have an outstanding slate of winners this year. The winners and their spouses were honored at a cocktail party hosted by previous award winners. A banquet is planned for March 13 in the Cottonwood ballroom. Banquet…
Sports, February 2022
Cottonwood Niners 2022 Kickoff
Vy Amour Cottonwood Niners celebrated the first round of 2022 golf with a special happy hour that included individual charcuterie platters for each attendee. We have over 100 members. They still welcome new players on Thursday afternoons. We have many fun events scheduled, including a member-guest day in March. For more information, contact Moebleth@gmail.com.
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Scandinavian Club SEV Celebrates Finland and Abe Lincoln at Its February Meeting
Maynard Iverson, Historian The Scandinavian Club South East Valley invites all residents who are interested in Scandinavia to attend our dinner meeting on Feb. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. The program features an exchange student from Finland and a superb Lincoln tribute actor. The gathering starts at…