Linda Shanahan Doug the curmudgeon what can I say He shows up at shop and brightens our day The man’s into turquoise, it’s his favorite rock If he gets the fake stuff you’ll hear Dougie squawk He’ll go to a website and buy it online It better be high grade, it better be fine He…
Linda Shanahan Turquoise was thought to have been sacred pieces of the sky by Persians, Tibetans, and Mayans. This stone is a combination of aluminum, copper, phosphorus, water, and other local ingredients responsible for changing the color or adding matrix. The most rare and valuable stones are found right here in the Southwest. There are…
Farewell, Our Friend Barbara Shwartz, Moderator for Sun Lakes Writers Group Bill Finerman was a cherished member of our Tuesday writers group family. He was with us for several years, took a few years’ hiatus, and rejoined us recently. Bill passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, quietly and in his sleep. He was 91 years…
Message from the President Roger Beagle Welcome to fall in beautiful Sun Lakes, Arizona! Enjoy the warm sunshine and visit with friends who have been gone during the summer. For those residents still away, safe travels. Here are some community updates: It is my pleasure to announce the repurposing of a portion of the old…
Sun Lakes First Wednesday Fun Bridge Group No news isn’t good news. The number of new COVID-19 cases on a weekly basis in Maricopa County is definitely going back up. We wish you a sane, safe, and spooky Halloween, and will talk to you again next month. Tuesday Cribbage 9/15. 1st Stan Wengrzyn 8-39, 2nd…
Dan Bogaard We have turned the page on a calendar to November, which brings cooler temperatures, a reseeded golf course, and the anticipation of the holiday season. At the end of the holiday season, we will begin a new year, 2021, and say goodbye to 2020. I think we can all agree that saying goodbye…
Judy Wegener September arrived, and still no relief from the heat. Phoenix broke records with its 50 days of over 110 degrees in a row. Looking forward to cooler days in October. Fingers crossed. 9/01/20: Who’s Your Caddy Flight 1: 1st Karen Kolis, 2nd (tie) Penny Nowicki, Debra Emerick, and Karen Brown; Flight 2: 1st…
Jeanette Rajamaki Our presenter will be AMA Waterways, a first-time presentation to Sun Lakers. The Dec. 10 meeting is currently still scheduled for the Saguaro Room but subject to changes. Contact Jeanette at 602-909-2000 or jeanette@dreamcruiseadventures.net for the November link. We will meet on Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. We will have an update on Free Spirit outings…
Lois Valleau Reiki is a healing art that is centuries old. The ki within it is the very life force energy that is within every living thing. Those of us who embrace Reiki know that this energy brings balance and harmony to oneself and others. Reiki balances our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual selves. It’s…
Paullene Caraher Classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Morning: Monday and Wednesday, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Afternoon: Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 5:15 p.m. At this writing (Oct. 10), only SunBird residents are permitted to attend group classes but both SunBird and Sun Lakes residents may attend individual classes. So,…