The Friday morning Practice Bridge group meets each Friday from 10:00 a.m. until noon in the Ladies Card Room in the Cottonwood Activity Center. This group is designed to be a very low stress bridge experience. We encourage questions and discussion about the hands, bidding alternatives and play options. We often do not keep…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch news
Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch is starting the new year off on a run. January was a VERY busy month for us gourders. As a patch, we’re preparing to host the Arizona Gourds Society’s annual competition at the Wuertz Gourd Festival in Casa Grande, February 9-11. Over 220 entries are expected into…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Dr. Geri Hall to speak at annual P.E.O. Coffee – February 14
Linda Reber * What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? * How can someone be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s if there is no definitive test? * At what point in the illness do people become violent? * Why does the person with dementia hallucinate? * What changes in diet and exercise will prevent dementia? *…
Generals, February 2018
Get your taxes done for free
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will again be available at Sun Lakes. It will be open on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon starting on February 2, 2018. The preparation will be in the Sun Lakes Posse building at 9531 E. Riggs Road. Returns will be scheduled by appointment. You will need…
Generals, February 2018
Stock up on Crystal Cards for the new year
Bobbie Reed Now is a great time to stock up on greeting cards for the coming year. The Crystal Card Project can help you do just that. You can buy beautiful cards for just $1 each. The money raised goes entirely to charity. Birthday cards, get well cards, thank you cards, thinking of you cards…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Bridge lessons
Maria Davis FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering two bridge classes starting in February/March. Learn with Maria Davis, a certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructor and Game Director. Beginning Bridge: Friday mornings from 9:00-11:15 a.m., February 2 to March 30, in the Friendship Room at the Sun Lakes Clubhouse. Eight weeks, $80 plus texts. Starts…
Features, February 2018
Happy Anniversary
Janet Myrick Chuck and Janet Myrick celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on the exact same day that they were married, December 16, in 1967. The celebration was performed during their week stay at Sandals, South Coast, Jamaica. Playing in a pickleball tournament vacation and then noticing it was during their anniversary, they decided to…
Sports, February 2018
IMGA Personality of the Month
Bruce McCorkle In the mid-morning hours of February 22, 1967, a task force from the 173rd Airborne Brigade jumped into history by making the first United States combat parachute assault in the war against the enemy in South Vietnam – and the first such assault since the Korean War. Paul Dinardo made that jump and…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Beautiful Things Happen Luncheon and Fashion show
Mary Vitolo March 14, 2018, is the date set for Beautiful Things Happen at our St. Steven’s Ladies Guild Luncheon and Fashion Show. It will be held at the Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes, and the fashions will be provided by Dillard’s. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. for the purchase of 50/50 raffle…
Features, February 2018
What is your pet thinking? Part II
D. Williams Last month, cat tails – this month is all about dogs and their tails. Ever wish you knew what your pet was thinking? You can, just watch his tail. There are as many types of dog tails as dog breeds. Though it is fun to try to guess what our dogs are thinking…