Message from the President Roger Beagle The “dog days of summer” have arrived, but life is good! We all should be thankful for our lifestyle here in the Sun Lakes Cottonwood Palo Verde Community. We are blessed with friends from different parts of the world and different backgrounds. Everyone has the opportunity to make new…
Sports, August 2020
Relishing Pickleball
The Third Shot Drop. Why Is It So Important? David Zapatka The third shot drop is a shot performed near the baseline that lands softly in the opponents’ kitchen. The shot is designed with one thing in mind—get your team to the net. The mechanics of the third shot drop are simple. The ball sails…
Religion, August 2020
Unity: Be Aware
Kay Davis Greetings from Unity Church of Sun Lakes, a new thought church that follows the teachings of Jesus the Christ as well as other wise Spiritual Masters. We think positively and pray affirmatively because we know that God Love is everywhere present and indwelling in all of us, whether we know it or not. Rev.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2020
Golden Goalies: Stay Safe—Stay Healthy
Bea Loozer “I stepped on my scale this morning. It said, ‘Please practice social distancing. Only one person at a time on scale.’” Ouch! Maybe not so funny when exercise goes down and food consumption goes up, but it’s my favorite quarantine joke. I’m happy to see that we all seem to be getting by.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2020
Card Making Class
Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m. The cards will be completed during the class session which begins at 9:30 a.m. The class is limited to…
Generals, August 2020
The Library Corner at SLCC
Bette Hargrave Dear Friends and Readers, Your volunteer librarians have a special request for all patrons that you return ASAP all books that you have read. The library is especially short of our large print books; more and more, these books are particularly important to those of us who are experiencing eyesight problems. Please be…
Generals, August 2020
News from Renaissance: Save Now—Summer Special Offer
Jessica Dingman, Marketing Manager No Community Fee Plus One Month Rent-Free Discover the lifestyle you have always wanted at Renaissance! Our award-winning independent living, assisted living, and memory care community offer worry-free residences, an engaging environment, and an enriched lifestyle. Renaissance offers beautiful, spacious residences to call home. Each floor plan includes modern details and plenty…
Clubs & Classes, August 2020
Energy and Functional Yoga
Paullene Caraher August 2020 Schedule Classes are held at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, upper level. Morning: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 to 11:10 a.m. Note: The afternoon classes were changed to 10 a.m. for the summer. This will be the schedule, probably through September. Energy Yoga includes tapping and slapping the body to…
Religion, August 2020
Galactic Wonder
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes We live in a very complex universe. In fact, no scientist or other professional can know everything there is to know about even his or her own particular discipline. I once read that a medical doctor would need to read the equivalent of one book…
Clubs & Classes, August 2020
Sun Lakes Writers’ Group
A Stitch in Time Sue Donovan I love hand sewing. Quilting, embroidery, cross stitch or simply mending are peaceful activities that relax the body and quiet the mind. Call it my time as a creative couch potato. Never at a loss for projects, my grandkids keep a constant stash of holey sweatpants and stuffed animals,…