Changes happen. Changes are harder to adapt to “as we get older.” For one change, we will be adapting to a new time schedule. Thank goodness it’s only a half hour. Ultra Basic Class will start our afternoon of dancing at 11:30 a.m. on Mondays for $2 in the SunBird Ballroom starting in October. Classes…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Making wellness a part of successful aging: Interview with Kelly Stranburg
Sue Schwartz This is the final article in our series of three. Prior articles may be viewed at www.cwpvconnections.com; questions: [email protected]. Q: What makes Senior Living Communities’ approach to health and wellness unique? Beyond offering the most innovative calendar of fitness and general health-oriented programming available, as a company, we have invested in the equipment,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Card Making class notice
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! The cards will be completed during your choice of two class times: 9:30 a.m. OR 11:00 a.m. Each class is limited to 20 participants; therefore, registration…
Generals, July 2017
Religious freedom and the separation of church and state July 8
Rev. Dr. Vernon Meyer, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Since the early days of the founding of our country, we had held to the principle that the federal government has no authority to establish or support a particular religion over another. This principle came from the negative experiences the founding fathers had with…
Generals, July 2017
Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group Breakfast – July 12
The Ladies Community Chit and Chat Group Breakfast will be meeting for the first time at Oakwood Country Club in the alcove of the Stone and Barrel Restaurant on Wednesday morning, July 12, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. All women in the community are invited to attend. We want to learn about you and you to…
Sports, July 2017
Farmers Insurance are Sun Division upset kings
Larry Wolfe Who’d have thunk it!? The Farmers Insurance team, managed by Gary Hillabolt, surprised everyone with their upset win in the Sun Division Softball Tournament. The Farmers finished the regular Spring League season in last place with an underwhelming record of 4-14, but come tournament time, they played like champions. Here’s a recap of…
Sports, July 2017
Strong golf for Palo Verde Ladies in May
Liz DeMichael, Publicity 5/2 and 5/9. Through the early history of golf, most tournaments were played as “match” play as opposed to “stroke” play. In match play, the golfer earns a point for each hole in which she has bested her opponent. If the player wins more points than the person she is playing, she…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Join the Chess Club
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, A-8, Cottonwood. Come early or come late; you are always welcome. There are no dues or membership fees.…
Religion, July 2017
Oasis of Grace reaches out to the community
Oasis of Grace has been privileged in the past few months to host and support several local “Outreach Programs,” in the East Valley and Metro Phoenix. Most recently, they hosted Teen Challenge, a worldwide organization dedicated to the recovery of individuals who struggle with life-controlling addictions. Teen Challenge is a faith-based solution for the drug…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Sun Lakes Women’s Association-paying it forward
Pam Yocom Sun Lakes, Arizona – “Right now, there is a need in our community to provide aid and support to our neighbors.” We’re talking of a generation that is proud and self-sufficient; they do not often ask for help,” said Dennis White, President of Sun Lakes Country Club’s Member Assistance Club, aka “MAC.” The…