One of the most sought-after fish for saltwater flyrodders is the tarpon, an acrobatic fish that is hard to hook and even harder to land. They are part of the “grand slam” of saltwater flyfishing, along with bonefish and permit. All three are exciting to pursue and will be gently released after a quick photo.…
Leon “Skip” Johnson, Chapter Commander The local Korean War Veterans Chapter is excited to start out the new year with a fresh new beginning and are looking forward to one filled with adventure and continued support for those in need. Our doors are never closed to veterans, and especially to those who are in need…
Bobbie Reed The Crystal Card Project made Christmas a little merrier this year. Acting as Santa, volunteers delivered over 100 gifts and gift cards for the families living at My Sister’s Place, a shelter for those escaping domestic violence. The shelter is affiliated with Catholic Charities, which provides funding for operations such as staff and…
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch had a festive holiday party on Dec. 12 at the Poolside Café in Oakwood. The Patch provided the food, and the members provided the fun. Members brought ornaments made from gourds. We had penguins, Santas, Southwest, and many more fun items to hang on our trees. We are now…
Thomas Atkins Men like Thomas (Tom) Atkins are one in a million. He was born on Dec. 27, 1936, in Clear Lake, Iowa. Tom didn’t just live life—he embraced it. He and his brother Dick enjoyed an active and happy childhood. As a young athlete, he played and excelled in several sports, including baseball, football,…
Just a note to let you know your Sun Lakes Apple Club is intact and has begun classes with members present. We ask that only members who have had two shots of the COVID-19 vaccine attend the classes. Our Dec. 6 class, conducted by Syed Fraz of Experimax, focused on some of the basics and…
Edie Gilbertsen Beginners Line Dance classes are on Mondays, Jan. 10 through Jan. 31, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Private lessons can be scheduled from 3 to 5:15 p.m. for $40 an hour or $20 for half-hour lessons. Disco Swing/Hustle classes are on Wednesdays, Jan. 12 through Feb. 2, from noon to 12:45 p.m. (private…
Larry Wolfe A native Californian, Manny Verdusco grew up in Norwalk in LA County, graduating from Excelsior High where he played baseball for the Pilots. Baseball and softball have been a big part of Manny’s life since Little League. He’s played on many teams in various city leagues and on several tournament teams, earning a…
Desert Threads members attended the Dec. 1 Cottonwood Ladies Coffee with their beautiful Opportunity Quilt. Members sold tickets for a chance to win the quilt during a drawing at the big Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) quilt show in Mesa, March 24-26. The exquisite hand applique work on the quilt was done by “Charlie” Kopp and…
The next Sun Lakes Democratic Club meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 10. This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom. Social is at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. If you would like to attend, please email Weldon at wlkariz@aol.com to request the Zoom link. Please include your name, email address,…