The benefits of trees Pauline Lee Why is Phoenix warmer than Sun Lakes? Its skyscrapers, dense buildings and many asphalt streets absorb sun rays to warm up the metropolis. More cars are there to emit CO2 which blanket the city and absorb heat from the sun. In 2017, Phoenix had its warmest year since…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Healing with Essentials Oils
Paullene Caraher Natural oils can be used for a wide range of different reasons and there are several natural remedies out there that incorporate oils that can have potential health and well-being benefits. For example, some people find that using coconut oil as a natural alternative to mouthwash can help to improve their oral health.…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Democratic Club meeting
Dolly Loftin The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Democratic Club is on Monday, July 9, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. N. Speakers will be Kelly Fryer, candidate for Arizona governor; Matt Orlando, candidate for Chandler City Council; and Isabel Hiserodt, Representative for March for…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Essential Oil Club in full swing this summer
Vicki Vitality The Sun Lakes Essential Oil Club continues to meet this summer, so come out of the hot sun and join us to learn safe and natural, healthy alternatives to look good and feel great. Essential Oils are naturally occurring volatile aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers and other parts…
Features, July 2018
In Passing
Andrew “Andy” J. Deros Andrew “Andy” J. Deros of Sun Lakes passed away on May 25, 2018, peacefully in his sleep at 93. He leaves behind his loving wife Mirsine of 49 years, his son John “Yani” Deros of Phoenix, his daughter Andrea Darvish of Worcester, MA and four grandchildren: Alicia Deros, Andrew Deros, Nina…
Features, July 2018
Spotlight On Advertiser
Norris Air is the only A/C Company in Arizona to win the BBB Torch Award for Ethics. Ethics. Every air conditioning company claims to have them. Norris Air can quantify that they do. The Better Business Bureau awarded their 2018 Torch Award for Ethics Winner trophy to Norris Air. They are the only air conditioning…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Knights of Columbus holds Clergy Appreciation dinner
On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, the Knights of Columbus Counsel 9678 held a “Clergy Appreciation” Dinner at Cottonwood Country Club. Attending were (from left) Deacon Dick, Deacon David, Fr. Eric, Fr. Enoch, past Grand Knight John, Fr. Pierre, Grand Knight Mike and Deacon Jack. A Grand Night was had by all.
Front Page, June 2018
Pickleball Club Cottonwood donates to kids and school districts
Irene D’Aloisio, President What feels better than getting something? Giving something! And the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) is doing just that for school districts. A group of pickleball players from our Chandler area, led by Steve Manolis, USAPA Regional Ambassador, has been spending time with physical education teachers to teach them pickleball.…
Front Page, June 2018
Summer semester begins at Lifelong Learning
Catherine Hammond Summer semester for New Adventures in Learning, a lifelong-learning program, runs from June 4 to July 26, 2018. The purpose of this group is to provide classes for people at or near retirement who desire to continue learning in order to enhance the quality of their lives and to meet new people. Lectures,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Keyboard Connection is a community service music group
Jeanette Cline The Keyboard Connection recently played the half-hour pre-brunch music for the Sun Lakes Women’s Connection. Their musical selections included Broadway favorites including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” “Hello, Dolly” and others from The Sound of Music. Also were a couple of classical pieces of Pachabel’s “Canon in D”…