‘Tis the season … for kindness, compassion, and good will. If you have time to read during busy December, this book is the perfect example of what the holiday season is about. Sixteen-year-old Raymond Jaffe feels like he doesn’t belong. At his mother’s apartment, he’s just an extra child his step-father endures and his half-sisters…
Maynard Iverson, Historian Scandinavian Club SEV members are due for a special treat at the Dec. 19 meeting to be held in the Arizona Room at Sun Lakes Country Club (Phase 1). The Keyboard Connection will provide Christmas music for the pleasure of attendees. This talented group of local ladies has performed for numerous organizations…
The Special Christmas Bows Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt When I lived in Northern Virginia and was driving around the shopping area one morning, I noticed a new craft store had just opened in our vicinity. Just what I needed to create some fine and interesting crafts. Bow Making, floral and wreath design, centerpieces for tables, decorating homes for…
Helen Seaton, Publicity Director The Computer Booters Club will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Our speaker Judy Taylour will show us how we can Declutter Our Digital Life. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m., and members can attend the talk from home or wherever they choose via Zoom. Declutter Your Digital Life: You spend…
Larry Wolfe Jon Hendrikse hails from Badger Country. A native of Madison, Wisc., Jon graduated from nearby Monona Grove High School where he played “some football,” but spent most of his time on the baseball diamond. He played four years for the Silver Eagles while also playing American Legion ball in the summers. Normally playing…
Bobbie Reed The Sun Lakes Women’s Association (SLWA), a social and philanthropic organization serving the greater Sun Lakes community, presented a check for $1000 to The Crystal Card Project. The money will be used to buy supplies and materials to make the Crystal Cards. Donations like these allow The Crystal Card Project to meet its…
Come to the Chess Club. We meet in Cottonwood every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8). All are welcome. If you have any questions, call Arthur Fink at 480-883-9402.
Bill McCoy “Shoeless” Joe Jackson said, “If you build it, he will come.” Ten years ago, Steve Hilby stepped out of the Iowa cornfields and onto our Sun Lakes Field of Dreams. In the movie Field of Dreams, Archie said, “Sometimes we just don’t recognize life’s most significant moments when they’re happening.” That was one…
Ann Kisner Fall has come, and it’s almost gone. Thanksgiving will be over when you read this, and you will be rushing to get ready for the next holiday. Halloween was not as eventful this year. It seems the witches have lost their brooms. Hopefully, they will find them and return next year. We have…
Rotarians Support The Perfect Place Day Services Mission Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair At a recent Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) meeting, Dr. Rose Saunders, The Perfect Place – Adult Day Services Executive Director, discussed how The Perfect Place provides a safe, structured environment for socialization, recreational (non-medical), and enrichment adult day…