New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning (NFLL), a peer-led, self-directed organization of over 400 members operating under the sponsorship of Mesa Community College (MCC) may be just what you are looking for. Educational and social opportunities happen by joining interactive groups. Many classes meet one time for two and a half to three hours. There…
Generals, September 2018
September at the Ed Robson Library
Patty Dennehy Thursday, September 20, at 1:00 p.m.: Salsa Gardening with Tomatoes and Herbs* Do you love salsa? Master Gardener Lee Ann Aronson returns to share tips for selecting and caring for tomatoes and growing onions, garlic, peppers, mint and cilantro to replicate her award-winning salsa recipe! Monday, September 24, at 1:00 p.m.: Landscaping…
Generals, September 2018
Jazz news from ACJS
Helen Daley The Arizona Classic Jazz Society is pleased to announce that their new traditional jazz season opens with a program presented by the Sun City Stomperz on Sunday, September 16, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, Chandler. ACJS presents wonderful live music every month from…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
AAUW awards three local scholarships
Barbara Stewart The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Annual Scholarship Award was increased to three awards this year for the first time. Two $1,500 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship were awarded to 2018 graduating seniors from the Chandler School District. There were 97 applicants. Each of the winners showed…
Features, September 2018
Word of the Month: Fluorescence
David Zapatka I was reading in the Costco magazine about Marvel Studios movies and how they have become so popular when I ran across the word “zeitgeist.” The article read, “10 years ago, Marvel truly exploded into the zeitgeist when the Marvel Cinematic Universe launched with Iron Man.” Zeitgeist – noun zeit·geist ˈtsīt-ˌgīst, ˈzīt- 1. the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
Golden Goalies – celebrating losers!
Bea Loozer This article is being written on the first Saturday of the month, which is the day that we all sit at designated tables rather than parking ourselves in our usual seat. That’s my favorite week of the month, because I end up sitting next to people I don’t know as well as those…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
Card making class
Linda Y. 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., and the class begins at 9:30 a.m. Space is limited to 18 participants; therefore, registration is required…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
P.E.O. presents PCE Grant
Shirley Langer P.E.O. is an international philanthropic and education organization which promotes increased educational opportunities for women. One of our six projects is PCE, Program for Continuing Education. This program presents need-based grants to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and their families.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
Line Dancing with Judee
Judee Curtis Yes, it’s happened again after all these years; July is a blur, and August is moving too fast. Planning dances for three levels does take time, but I still enjoy looking at new dances, trying new music and hoping to make things “new” for all dancers this next season. Monday, September 3…
Generals, September 2018
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Message from the President Anne Montgomery Kudos to General Manager Steve Nolan and his team, whose implementation of energy conservation measures has earned Cottonwood Palo Verde a nomination for SRP’s 5th Annual Champions of Energy Efficiency Awards. Great job, all! As summer moves toward fall, projects large and small have been completed, are in…