Denny Steele Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) will offer a special fall version of its popular Tuesday Nights Together (TNT) beginning Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. in Lindsay Hall at 9248 E. Riggs Road (just west of the Robson Library). Topics vary from light and entertaining to more serious and informing. Everyone is welcome,…
Generals, September 2021
News From Your Neighbors – Neighbors Who Care, Inc
Volunteering: A Little Goes a Long Way Paul Feeney, Neighbors Who Care Volunteer I expect most people reading this article know that Neighbors Who Care is an organization that enables elderly people needing some help to lead a better life. It is easy to imagine an example of a widow or widower who is no…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Singles Dinner Club Update
Come one, come all to the Wednesday evening club for singles. We meet every week at 5 p.m., at the Palo Verde dining room for a sumptuous dinner and wonderful conversation with others in the same place in their lives. If Wednesday isn’t good for you, we also have a table for singles on Friday…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Practice Bridge Group
The Practice Bridge group has helped so many people return to the table after years of not playing. We invite you to join us, too, to brush up on your skills and maybe learn a new thing or two along the way to playing regularly again. Please call 319-480-6020 or 480-639-4417 for more information.
Features, September 2021
In Passing
James (Jim) Lloyd Bianchi James “Jim” Lloyd Bianchi passed away in his home in Sun Lakes, Ariz., on July 15, 2021. Jim was born April 3, 1946, in Seattle, Wash., to Larry and Lois Bianchi. He married his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife Pam. Jim and Pam raised their three children in their hometown of…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Women’s Connection Announces In-Person Events
Susan Reynhout, Publicity Chairman Women’s Connection is excited to be meeting again in person, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. Join us in our new, convenient location of the SunBird community ballroom. We look forward to welcoming everyone from Sun Lakes, SunBird, Springfield, Solera, and the surrounding community. A continental breakfast will be…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
How to Be a Frugal Genealogist
Helen Seaton, Publicity Director The Computer Booters Club will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Sue Mueller will give a presentation on how to be a Frugal Genealogist. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m., and members can attend the talk from home or wherever they choose, via Zoom. The Frugal Genealogist How to do genealogical…
Generals, September 2021
Crystal Cards for Fall
Bobbie Reed Even though the temperatures still feel like summer, it is not too soon to be thinking of fall holidays. Crystal Cards has lots of wonderful cards for both Halloween and Thanksgiving. These holiday cards are available, along with many other kinds of cards (like birthday, anniversary, get well, and thinking of you), through…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Free Mini Bridge Lesson and Beginning Lessons Available
Maria Davis Have you ever wanted to try bridge but are not yet ready to make a commitment? Do you ever wish you had a “Bridge Lite” alternative that you could learn in a few minutes and then play with your friends and family who don’t play bridge? FUNdaMENTAL Bridge is offering a 90-minute, free…
Features, September 2021
In Honor of Lois
Rina Cupples Reiki has been established here in Sun Lakes because of Lois Valleau. She brought it with her from Alaska/Washington in 1995. Lois made her transition to Higher Life on Aug. 6, to the deep sorrow of everyone who knew her. During all the years Lois lived here, she taught Reiki, comforted people with…