Sheila Axtman A couple of weeks ago after class, one of my students told me that she had felt too tired to come to class, but came anyway. After class, she felt invigorated and energized – no longer tired. If you practice yoga, this has probably happened to you also. One of the many…
Features, March 2019
Line Dancing with Judee
The current year-round line dancers who’ve been with me for years, the new year-round dancers, plus the “coming back” dancers, aka “snowbirds” for years have always been appreciated. Even more so with my “new hiccup.” It (the hiccup) can be called several things besides “annoying” and “a little painful.” “Bad bones” and “old age”…
Features, March 2019
Helicopter gunner in Vietnam briefs Aero Club gathering
Gary Vacin “Find the enemy and engage them.” That’s how Sun Lakes resident George Abernathy described his missions as a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam during a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering January 21 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. More than 80 club members and guests attended. Abernathy flew with Apache…
Sports, March 2019
It’s Pickleball and you can learn: Free walk-in clinic
Irene D’Aloisio It’s true! It’s a sport for all ages and all levels of skill, and it’s the fastest-growing sport in North America. And if you are a Cottonwood or Palo Verde (CWPV) resident, the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) would love to show you what all the excitement is about. You might…
Features, March 2019
Free Real Estate Seminar
FREE Real Estate Seminars will be presented by Realtor Kathy Heinemann. Local professionals in real estate, lending, title and inspection services will present and answer your questions. Home Buyers – March 5 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Oakwood Clubhouse, Bradford Room We will cover topics such as: What to look for when buying…
Generals, March 2019
Unit Happenings
Unit 11 meeting Dorothy Thurman, Secretary/Treasurer, Unit 11 The Unit 11 Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 20, at 4:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8) at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All Unit 11 homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend. The Unit 11 Ladies Coffee will be held…
Sports, March 2019
Times off to a good start in 2019 for PVLGA
Liz DeMichael January was better in Sun Lakes than most parts of the country. It’s why the Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) posted such great scores. Check it out: 1/08. Crier’s Tournament. Not many ladies were crying when they got to throw out their worst three scores and take pars on those holes. The…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Cheers Singles Book Club spends time together
Reading groups are proving that good books bring people together. They foster growth and the love of literature. It’s the perfect time to come join our group. Cheers Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month in the library at Oakwood at 7:00 p.m. We gather at 5:30 p.m. at the club for dinner…
Features, March 2019
Unassisted
Roy Parfitt My grandmother came out to the front porch and told me to wash my hands, supper was ready. I told her they weren’t dirty and ran passed her into the house. She caught up with me, slapped my bottom and said, “Wash your hands or no supper.” That is my first memory.…
Features, March 2019
Healing with essential oils
The next oil sharing will be on March 6, the first Wednesday, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. In March, we are making two blends: 1) for the rejuvenation of the facial muscles and diminishing wrinkles, and 2) for memory. As we age, the renewal of each cell slows down. The body is not quickly…