Norm Noble Bill Crump has some big shoes to fill. On July 1, he will become President of the Sun Lakes Rotary Club, following the outstanding leadership of Ed Anderson. In preparation for this task, Bill has led the club’s fundraising activities this year – the very activities that allow the club to do many…
Janet Cook There are many HGTV shows that demonstrate that by investing in the design and updates, one can sell their house for dramatically more money. However, their timeline is not realistic. They have a TV production deadline, so before they even start, the design and scope of work is done, the materials are ordered…
Susan Gottschalk We have just completed our 22nd season and look forward to vacationing somewhere much cooler, or going back home to see family and friends, or just enjoying the hot weather at home. Watch for Putter News in the September Splash for information regarding the start of a new season. Monday Flight: 4/08. Sharon…
Instead of our monthly meetings, we will hold workshops this summer to work on capes for the Super Hero Event that Child Help holds in September. Come join the fun on June 6 and August 1, starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Sewing Room. We will have separate work stations set up for cutting,…
Jim Wegman, Publicity Gentlemen, welcome your new board: President Lloyd Schaeffer, VP Bill Pender, Secretary Bruce Henderson. Sadly, I must report the passing of a former Niner, Mike Flannery. We offer our sincere condolences to Susan, Mike’s wife, and all the Flannery family. Play It Forward. Are you struggling or having mobility issues with your…
Arthur Fink The Sun Lakes Chess Club invites you to join us, whether you are a beginner or a grand master chess player. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The Ceramics Room A8 Cottonwood Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees.…
David Zapatka Having spent the past week in Myanmar and India eating fabulous cuisine off the cruise ship, curry dishes are fresh on my mind. I’ve long loved Indian cuisine and all those many curry flavors. I’m impressed by how many different types of curry and varying spices there are. What I’ve learned is curry…
Bob Kwait Every Wednesday between 9:00 a.m. and noon, you can almost hear the creative energy at the Oakwood Art Room. That’s the oil painting class going on. Most the of students are senior citizens. The story I hear over and over is… “Painting is something I have always wanted to try but I never…
Pastor Doug Ross The story is told of a man awakened by his wife on Sunday morning – she tried and tried to get him up. He kept turning over trying to go back to sleep. Finally she said, “Henry, you have to get up and go to church.” He replied, “I don’t want to.”…
Many, many people in Sun Lakes know, respect and love Elaine Kraemer. She has been an integral part of the Cottonwood Palo Verde Foundation since its inception. Elaine served as the Foundation’s first vice president and was its president during the next four years. She has brought a caring spirit, enthusiasm, vision, leadership and organization…