Kim Kubsch “Medication & Supplement Organization” is eleventh in a series of articles featuring techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. As owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING and a Sun Lakes resident, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize remaining items, downsize unwanted stuff, and be ready…
Features, August 2021
In Passing
Claton “Kirk” Gratopp Kirk Gratopp was born March 3, 1944, and passed away June 13, 2021. He had Lewy body dementia and suffered a fall that led to pneumonia. He died peacefully at home. Kirk was born in Wichita, Kan., where he lived with his wife Pat until moving to Sun Lakes, Ariz. He is survived…
Sports, August 2021
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League
Reggie Wegman Any lady golfer interested in trying our league, please write to me at ucreggie1963@aol.com. I will be glad to have you play along with us. Everyone is invited—Sun Lakes residents and other areas. The sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the league room. Please do not remove a name for any…
Religion, August 2021
Faith Takes Courage
Sr. Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Steven Charleston has written the following, which I believe speaks to the present realities we are living in and through: Faith is a risk that keeps testing us. Do we believe good will overcome evil? Do we believe healing can happen? Do we believe people can change? Do we believe we…
Features, August 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook What is popular in bathroom remodeling in 2021 will most likely still be in demand when it is time to sell later, giving one a competitive edge in being able to list at a higher price. It is good to know what the must-haves are to make sure yours isn’t missing out. Houzz.com…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Sun Lakes Lions Club
Award Presentations Lion John Peterson On Monday, June 21, the Sun Lakes Lions Club awarded six organizations in our community for their outstanding work: * American Legion Post #35, Commander Charlie Lang and Past Commander Jeff Varga accepted * Arizona Fire and Medical Authority * AZCEND, Lara Gibson accepted * Neighbors Who Care, Nancy Meiner…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Returning Soon
Harry Huckemeyer Unbelievably, it’s approaching that time of the year again. Although the Short Line Model Railroad Club typically closes down for the summer months, it’s the time for planning out our agenda for the second half of 2021. The coronavirus has put a damper on many of the activities in the area over the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Computer Booters Club August Meeting Notice
Helen Seaton The Computer Booters Club will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Larry Fortna, president of the Lakes at Leesburg Computer and Technology Club, will demonstrate and talk about his 3D printer. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m., and members can attend the talk from home or wherever they choose via Zoom. My 3D…
Features, August 2021
Word of the Month: Thraldom
David Zapatka While reading page 52 of The Labours of Hercules by Alice A. Bailey in my book-reading group, I ran across this sentence. “Let the soul be single in its purpose and freed from the thraldom of matter, and then right action and a right point of view will inevitably be the characteristics of the physical…
Sports, August 2021
CMGA June Winners
Buddy Meola The Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association started the month of June with a two-day Summer Sizzler event which was combined with the monthly Ace of Aces qualifier. On June 5, the first round of the Sizzler was also the monthly qualifier. On June 12 the second round of the Summer Sizzler was played. The…