Violetta Armour The definition of a psychological thriller has been defined as “a suspenseful book which emphasizes the psychology of its characters more so than the plot.” I just completed two British psychological thrillers, and I might add that each of these main characters are in definite need of some time on the psychologist’s couch.…
Generals, May 2023
Trips and Tours
Tours Departing Regularly: Utah Mighty 5 from Las Vegas Departs second Monday every month Price: $1,950 pp/double; $2,199 pp/single Airfare is additional. Grand Canyon South Rim Day Tour Small Group Departs first Thursday of every month Price: $225 per person Grand Tetons & Yellowstone Departs second Sunday every month (May through October) 8 Days |…
Generals, May 2023
Summer Newspaper Mailing Update
Attention Snowbirds: Due to the increased cost of postage, we can no longer forward your newspaper if you have a summer residence outside of the community. We invite you to keep up with your friends and neighbors online at sunlakessplash.com, or we offer a subscription service of $15 for 6 months or $30 for a…
Generals, May 2023
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the June edition is May 12 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
Sports, May 2023
Men’s Niners 2023 Fundraiser and Awards Luncheon
Jim Wegman, Publicity The Men’s IronOaks Nine Hole Golf Association held its 2023 Fundraiser and Awards Luncheon at the Oakwood clubhouse on March 1. League President Ed Anderson called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. This meeting has two purposes. The first purpose is to honor the winners of our two annual tournaments and…
Generals, May 2023
Selecting Your Next Book
Jan Bobbett We all have our own ways of selecting our fiction reads. Maybe the easiest way is to make selections based on our favorite authors. If an author treated us well once or twice, maybe we’ll have good luck with another book by the same writer. That’s one obvious selection method, and it often…
Religion, May 2023
Sun Lakes St. Steven’s Parishioner Supports Valley Catholic Agencies
Dr. Honora Norton Catholic Parishes and Social Justice/Social Action Ministries Key to being a practicing Catholic is being a parishioner. Parishioners through parish social justice/social action ministries assist fellow parishioners in need and those within/outside the parish community. Within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Ariz., the following nonprofit agencies support parishes: Catholic Charities Community…
Features, May 2023
Resident Author Releases Her Latest Book
Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book, Danger in the Desert, available on Amazon. In this story, sometimes reflected in real life, a man becomes obsessed with a woman, and his actions turn her life upside down. Desperate to stay safe, she embarks on a mission to learn how…
Generals, May 2023
Red Hat Society News and Events
On April 1 the Valley of the Sun Queen’s Council hosted a 25th Birthday Party for the Red Hat Society (RHS). One hundred twenty-five ladies from Sun Lakes and the Valley attended, dressed in their Red and Purple Hat regalia, filling the Oakwood Country Club ballroom with red and purple colors. What a beautiful sight—so…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
March Meeting Enjoyed by Sew-N-Sews
Ellen Brittingham Sew-N-Sews members have been busy working on charity items for pets and for children, as well as meeting in groups to learn new sewing projects and generally enjoying the company of each other. Our scheduled days in the Sewing Room at the Arts and Crafts building at Oakwood are usually filled with members…